# Pierre Rosanvallon

_French historian, political theorist and intellectual_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Blois ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P19))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P27))
- **Occupation:** historian; professor; economist; trade unionist; politician; political theorist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P106))
- **Political party:** Socialist Party (1974–1981); Unified Socialist Party (1969–1974) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P102))
- **Education:** HEC Paris; School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences; Paris Dauphine University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P69))
- **Positions held:** honorary professor (since 2018); president (since 2002); secretary (1982–1999) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P39))
- **Awards:** Officer of the Legion of Honour; Bielefeld Science Prize; honorary doctor of the University of Neuchâtel; Marie-Eugène Simon-Henri-Martin Prize; honorary degree of HEC Paris; Jean-Zay Award; Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy; International Spinoza Prize; honorary doctor of the National University of Rosario; honorary doctor of the Queen Mary University of London ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915#P166))

## 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.

## Questions

**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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pierre Rosanvallon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Rosanvallon) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2093915](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2093915) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pierre Rosanvallon 1.jpg by Librairie Mollat (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pierre_Rosanvallon_1.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Pierre Rosanvallon". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pierre-rosanvallon. Retrieved 6 November 2026.