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Michel Pastoureau

French historian

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Michel Pastoureau is a French professor of medieval history and an expert in Western symbology.

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Born
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Place of birth
14th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
research fellow, historian, conservator, docent wd
Education
Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of Lausanne, École des chartes, Lycée Michelet, Vanves wd
Spouse
Mireille Pastoureau wd

Positions held wd

  • president (2008–2017)
  • director of studies (1982–2016)

Awards wd

  • Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms (1999)
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ (2009)
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour (2020)
  • Broquette-Gonin prize (1977)
  • Eugène Carrière Prize (2001)
  • Prix Médicis essai (2010)
  • Prix Essai France Télévisions (2011)
  • Prix Marianne (2014)

Questions

When was Michel Pastoureau born?
Michel Pastoureau was born on 17 June 1947 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Michel Pastoureau held?
Positions held by Michel Pastoureau include: president (2008–2017); director of studies (1982–2016).
Where did Michel Pastoureau study?
Michel Pastoureau was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of Lausanne, École des chartes, Lycée Michelet, Vanves.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Michel Pastoureau · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2497623 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Michel Pastoureau.png by librairie mollat (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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