When was Michel François born?

Michel François was born on 31 August 1906 in Dommartin-lès-Remiremont.

What positions has Michel François held?

Positions held by Michel François include: director (1970–1976); secretary (1953–1981); member of the École française de Rome (1931–1933); president; dean (until 1970).

Where did Michel François study?

Michel François was educated at École des chartes.

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Michel François

French librarian and historian (1906-1981)

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Joseph-Michel François was a colonel in the Haitian army. As Haiti Chief of National Police he participated in the 1991 Haitian coup d'état, which overthrew Haiti's elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Former Haitian President candidate Michel "Sweet Mickey" Martelly is known to have associated with François.

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Born: 31 August 1906 wd
Place of birth: Dommartin-lès-Remiremont wd
Died: 11 July 1981 wd
Place of death: 14th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: librarian, historian, palaeographer, archivist wd
Education: École des chartes wd

Positions held wd

director (1970–1976)
secretary (1953–1981)
member of the École française de Rome (1931–1933)
president
dean (until 1970)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
prix Gobert (1952)
1re médaille des Antiquités de la France (1935)
Saintour Prize (1944)
honorary doctor of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (1976)
honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome (1976)

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When was Michel François born?: Michel François was born on 31 August 1906 in Dommartin-lès-Remiremont.
What positions has Michel François held?: Positions held by Michel François include: director (1970–1976); secretary (1953–1981); member of the École française de Rome (1931–1933); president; dean (until 1970).
Where did Michel François study?: Michel François was educated at École des chartes.

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