When was Pierre Rosanvallon born?

Pierre Rosanvallon was born on 1 January 1948 in Blois.

What positions has Pierre Rosanvallon held?

Positions held by Pierre Rosanvallon include: honorary professor (since 2018); president (since 2002); secretary (1982–1999).

Where did Pierre Rosanvallon study?

Pierre Rosanvallon was educated at HEC Paris, School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, Paris Dauphine University.

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Pierre Rosanvallon

French historian, political theorist and intellectual

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Pierre Rosanvallon (French: [ʁozɑ̃valɔ̃]; born 1 January 1948) is a French left historian and sociologist. He was named a professor at the Collège de France in 2001, holding the chair in modern and contemporary political history.

Quick facts

Born: 1 January 1948 wd
Place of birth: Blois wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: historian, professor, economist, trade unionist, politician, political theorist wd
Political party: Socialist Party (1974–1981), Unified Socialist Party (1969–1974) wd
Education: HEC Paris, School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, Paris Dauphine University wd

Positions held wd

honorary professor (since 2018)
president (since 2002)
secretary (1982–1999)

Awards wd

Officer of the Legion of Honour (2010)
Bielefeld Science Prize (2016)
honorary doctor of the University of Neuchâtel (2015)
Marie-Eugène Simon-Henri-Martin Prize (1985)
honorary degree of HEC Paris (2012)
Jean-Zay Award (2018)
Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy (2025)
International Spinoza Prize (2012)
honorary doctor of the National University of Rosario (2019)
honorary doctor of the Queen Mary University of London (2008)

About

His works are dedicated to the history of democracy, French political history, the role of the state and the question of social justice in contemporary societies.

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When was Pierre Rosanvallon born?: Pierre Rosanvallon was born on 1 January 1948 in Blois.
What positions has Pierre Rosanvallon held?: Positions held by Pierre Rosanvallon include: honorary professor (since 2018); president (since 2002); secretary (1982–1999).
Where did Pierre Rosanvallon study?: Pierre Rosanvallon was educated at HEC Paris, School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, Paris Dauphine University.

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