André Miquel

French arabist and historian (1929–2022)
Person human Q676710
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André Miquel

Summary

André Miquel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mèze[2]. He was born on September 26, 1929[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on December 27, 2022[5]. He worked as a professor[6], arabist[7], historian[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • André Miquel was born in Mèze[2].
  • André Miquel died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • André Miquel was born on September 26, 1929[3].
  • André Miquel died on December 27, 2022[5].
  • André Miquel is buried at cemetery Saint-Lazare (Montpellier)[11].
  • André Miquel held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was André Miquel's native language[13].
  • André Miquel worked as a professor[6].
  • André Miquel's professions included arabist[7].
  • André Miquel worked as a historian[8].
  • André Miquel worked as a translator[9].
  • André Miquel's field of work was Arabic studies[14].
  • André Miquel's field of work was history[15].
  • André Miquel's field of work was Arabic literature[16].
  • André Miquel's field of work was translation from Arabic[17].
  • André Miquel held the position of Director of the Collège de France[18].
  • André Miquel held the position of Q62086469[19].
  • André Miquel was employed by Collège de France[20].
  • André Miquel was employed by Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3[21].
  • Among André Miquel's employers was École pratique des hautes études[22].
  • Among André Miquel's employers was Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971)[23].
  • André Miquel was employed by Lycée Blaise-Pascal[24].
  • André Miquel was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25].
  • André Miquel was educated at École pratique des hautes études[26].
  • André Miquel's doctoral advisor was Charles Pellat[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mèze[2], André Miquel… he was born on September 26, 1929[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[25], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and École pratique des hautes études[26], a grand établissement[32], in France[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. André Miquel's doctoral advisor was Charles Pellat[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[6], arabist[7], historian[8], and translator[9]. Fields of work include Arabic studies[14], a field of study[36]; history[15]; Arabic literature[16], a sub-set of literature[37]; and translation from Arabic[17]. Employers include Collège de France[20], a higher education institution[38], in France[39], founded in 1530[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3[21], an academic publisher[42], in France[43], founded in 1971[44], headquartered in Paris[45]; École pratique des hautes études[22], a grand établissement[46], in France[47], founded in 1868[48], headquartered in Paris[49]; Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971)[23], a university in France[50], in France[51], founded in 1896[52]; and Lycée Blaise-Pascal[24], a lycée[53], in France[54], founded in 1576[55]. Positions held include Director of the Collège de France[18] and Q62086469[19]. Doctoral students include Pierre Larcher[56], an arabist[57], b. 1948[58], of France[59]; Boutros Hallaq[60], a researcher[61], b. 1944[62]; and ʻAbd al-Malik Murtāḍ[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[64], a grade of an order[65], in France[66]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[67], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[70], an award[71], in France[72]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[73], a grade of an order[74], in France[75]; Concours général[76], a recurring event[77], in France[78], founded in 1747[79]; and Marie-Eugène Simon-Henri-Martin Prize[80], a literary award[81], in France[82], founded in 1944[83].

Death and Burial

André Miquel died on December 27, 2022[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at cemetery Saint-Lazare (Montpellier)[11].

Why It Matters

André Miquel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

FAQs

Where was André Miquel born?

Born in Mèze[2], André Miquel…

Where did André Miquel die?

André Miquel died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did André Miquel do for work?

André Miquel worked as professor[6], arabist[7], historian[8], and translator[9].

Where did André Miquel go to school?

André Miquel was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25] and École pratique des hautes études[26].

What awards did André Miquel receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[64], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[67], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[70], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[73].

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    Employer Collège de France, Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3, École pratique des hautes études +2
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    Family name Miquel
    Doctoral advisor Charles Pellat
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