Charles Samaran

French archivist, paleographer and historian (1879-1982)
Person human Q2960185
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Charles Samaran

Summary

Charles Samaran is a human[1]. Born in Cravencères[2], he… he was born on +1879-10-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Nogaro[4]. He died on +1982-10-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an archivist[6], historian[7], and palaeographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Samaran's place of birth was Cravencères[2].
  • Charles Samaran died in Nogaro[4].
  • Charles Samaran was born on +1879-10-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Samaran died on +1982-10-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Charles Samaran's spouses was Marie-Camille Taffanel[10].
  • A child of Charles Samaran was Annette Thiollier[11].
  • Charles Samaran held citizenship in France[12].
  • Charles Samaran worked as an archivist[6].
  • Charles Samaran worked as a historian[7].
  • Charles Samaran's professions included palaeographer[8].
  • Charles Samaran held the position of secretary[13].
  • Charles Samaran held the position of president[14].
  • Charles Samaran held the position of president[15].
  • Charles Samaran held the position of Q61983293[16].
  • Charles Samaran held the position of Q61983293[17].
  • Charles Samaran held the position of member of the École française de Rome[18].
  • Charles Samaran was employed by École pratique des hautes études[19].
  • Among Charles Samaran's employers was École des chartes[20].
  • Among Charles Samaran's employers was Archives nationales[21].
  • Among Charles Samaran's employers was French School of Rome[22].
  • Charles Samaran's education included a stint at École des chartes[23].
  • Charles Samaran received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24].
  • Charles Samaran received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[25].
  • Charles Samaran received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Charles Samaran received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Samaran was born in Cravencères[2]. He was born on +1879-10-28T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Charles Samaran's education included a stint at École des chartes[23]. He earned the academic degree of archivist palaeographer[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist[6], historian[7], and palaeographer[8]. Employers include École pratique des hautes études[19], a grand établissement[29], in France[30], founded in 1868[31], headquartered in Paris[32]; École des chartes[20], a grande école[33], in France[34], founded in 1821[35], headquartered in Paris[36]; Archives nationales[21], a national archives[37], in France[38], founded in 1790[39], headquartered in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine[40]; and French School of Rome[22], a research institute[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1873[43], headquartered in Rome[44]. Positions held include secretary[13], a profession[45]; president[14], a corporate title[46]; Q61983293[16]; member of the École française de Rome[18]; and professor[47], a title of authority[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24], a grade of an order[49], in France[50]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[25], a grade of an order[51], founded in 1955[52]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Grand Prix d’Histoire de la Ville de Paris[57], a science award[58]; and prix Gobert[59], an award[60], founded in 1840[61].

Personal Life

Charles Samaran was married to Marie-Camille Taffanel[10]. A child of him was Annette Thiollier[11].

Death and Burial

Charles Samaran died on +1982-10-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Nogaro[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Samaran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Charles Samaran born?

Charles Samaran was born in Cravencères[2].

Where did Charles Samaran die?

Charles Samaran passed away in Nogaro[4].

Who was Charles Samaran married to?

Charles Samaran's spouses include Marie-Camille Taffanel[10].

What did Charles Samaran do for work?

Charles Samaran worked as archivist[6], historian[7], and palaeographer[8].

Where did Charles Samaran go to school?

Charles Samaran was educated at École des chartes[23].

What awards did Charles Samaran receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[25], Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27].

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  27. [28] . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  29. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  30. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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