Fernand Braudel

French historian and leader of the Annales School
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Fernand Braudel

Summary

Fernand Braudel is a human[1]. Born in Luméville-en-Ornois[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1902[3]. He died in Cluses[4]. He died on November 27, 1985[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #6,985 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Fernand Braudel's place of birth was Luméville-en-Ornois[2].
  • Fernand Braudel passed away in Cluses[4].
  • Fernand Braudel was born on August 24, 1902[3].
  • Fernand Braudel died on November 27, 1985[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Among Fernand Braudel's spouses was Paule Braudel[10].
  • Fernand Braudel held citizenship in France[11].
  • Fernand Braudel's professions included historian[6].
  • Fernand Braudel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Fernand Braudel's field of work was history[12].
  • Fernand Braudel held the position of seat 15 of the Académie française[13].
  • Among Fernand Braudel's employers was University of São Paulo[14].
  • Fernand Braudel was employed by School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[15].
  • Among Fernand Braudel's employers was Collège de France[16].
  • Among Fernand Braudel's employers was Sciences Po[17].
  • Among Fernand Braudel's employers was University of Paris[18].
  • Fernand Braudel was employed by École pratique des hautes études[19].
  • Fernand Braudel was educated at University of Paris[20].
  • Fernand Braudel's education included a stint at Lycée Voltaire[21].
  • Fernand Braudel's doctoral advisor was Georges Pagès[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernand Braudel is The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II[23].
  • Fernand Braudel received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Fernand Braudel received the honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[25].
  • Fernand Braudel received the Honorary doctor of Leiden University[26].
  • Fernand Braudel received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Luméville-en-Ornois[2], Fernand Braudel… he was born on August 24, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[20], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Lycée Voltaire[21], a lycée[32], in France[33], founded in 1890[34]. Fernand Braudel's doctoral advisor was Georges Pagès[22]. Studied under Henri Hauser[35] and François Victor Alphonse Aulard[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Fernand Braudel's field of work was history[12]. Employers include University of São Paulo[14], a public university[37], in Brazil[38], founded in 1934[39]; School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[15], a public university[40], in France[41], founded in 1975[42], headquartered in Paris[43]; Collège de France[16], a higher education institution[44], in France[45], founded in 1530[46], headquartered in Paris[47]; Sciences Po[17], a public university[48], in France[49], founded in 1872[50], headquartered in Paris[51]; University of Paris[18], a former entity[52], in France[53], founded in 1150[54], headquartered in Paris[55]; and École pratique des hautes études[19], a grand établissement[56], in France[57], founded in 1868[58], headquartered in Paris[59]. He held the position of seat 15 of the Académie française[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Fernand Braudel is The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II[23]. Things named for him include Fernand Braudel Center[60], a research institute[61], in United States[62], founded in 1976[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[25], an award[66], in Spain[67]; Honorary doctor of Leiden University[26], an award[68], in Netherlands[69]; and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27], a grade of an order[70], founded in 1955[71].

Personal Life

Fernand Braudel was married to Paule Braudel[10].

Death and Burial

Fernand Braudel died on November 27, 1985[5]. He died in Cluses[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Fernand Braudel ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #6,985 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

He has been cited as an influence by Manuel DeLanda[74], a philosopher[75], b. 1952[76], of United States[77]; Mike Davis[78], a writer[79], 1946–2022[80], of United States[81], awarded the MacArthur Fellows Program[82], specialised in urban geography[83]; and Aymeric Chauprade[84], a politician[85], b. 1969[86], of France[87], specialised in international relations[88].

Entities named for him include Fernand Braudel Center[60], a research institute[61], in United States[62], founded in 1976[63].

FAQs

Where was Fernand Braudel born?

Fernand Braudel was born in Luméville-en-Ornois[2].

Where did Fernand Braudel die?

Fernand Braudel passed away in Cluses[4].

Who was Fernand Braudel married to?

Fernand Braudel's spouses include Paule Braudel[10].

What did Fernand Braudel do for work?

Fernand Braudel worked as historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Fernand Braudel go to school?

Fernand Braudel was educated at University of Paris[20] and Lycée Voltaire[21].

What awards did Fernand Braudel receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[25], Honorary doctor of Leiden University[26], and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27].

Who did Fernand Braudel influence?

Fernand Braudel has been cited as an influence by Manuel DeLanda[74], Mike Davis[78], and Aymeric Chauprade[84].

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