When was Philippe Contamine born?

Philippe Contamine was born on 7 May 1932 in Metz.

What positions has Philippe Contamine held?

Positions held by Philippe Contamine include: president (2005–2005); director (2001–2010); president (2000–2000); president (since 1999); director (1985–1989).

Where did Philippe Contamine study?

Philippe Contamine was educated at Lycée Hoche, University of Paris, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée François de Malherbe.

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Philippe Contamine

French historian (1932-2022)

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Philippe Contamine was a French historian of the Middle Ages who specialised in military history and the history of the nobility.

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Born: 7 May 1932 wd
Place of birth: Metz wd
Died: 26 January 2022 wd
Place of death: 14th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: historian, medievalist, university teacher, docent, adjunct professor, assistant professor wd
Education: Lycée Hoche, University of Paris, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée François de Malherbe wd
Spouse: Geneviève Contamine wd

Positions held wd

president (2005–2005)
director (2001–2010)
president (2000–2000)
president (since 1999)
director (1985–1989)

Awards wd

Officer of the Legion of Honour (2009)
Officer of Arts and Letters
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand prix du livre d'histoire (2017)
prix Gobert (1973)
honorary doctor of the University of Potsdam (2010)
Commander of the Legion of Honour (2021)
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms

Questions

When was Philippe Contamine born?: Philippe Contamine was born on 7 May 1932 in Metz.
What positions has Philippe Contamine held?: Positions held by Philippe Contamine include: president (2005–2005); director (2001–2010); president (2000–2000); president (since 1999); director (1985–1989).
Where did Philippe Contamine study?: Philippe Contamine was educated at Lycée Hoche, University of Paris, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée François de Malherbe.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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