Georges Bourgin

French historian (1879-1958)
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Summary

Georges Bourgin was born on March 17, 1879[1], in Nevers[2]. He died on September 17, 1958[3], in Choisy-au-Bac[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and archivist[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[8]
  • Field of work: labor history[9]
  • Position held: chairperson[10], president[11], Director of Archives de France[12], member of the École française de Rome[13]
  • Employer: French School of Rome[14]
  • Educated at: École des chartes[15], École pratique des hautes études[16]
  • Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[18], Concours général[19]
  • Member of: Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Archives at: Archives nationales[22]
  • Academic degree: archivist palaeographer[23]
  • Family name: Bourgin[24]
  • Given name: Georges[25]
  • Academic thesis: Histoire de la commune de Soissons et du groupe communal soissonnais[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
  • Name in native language: Georges Bourgin[28]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WiQuiEFR[29]
  • Writing language: French[30]

FAQs

Where was Georges Bourgin born?

Georges Bourgin was born in Nevers[2].

Where did Georges Bourgin die?

Georges Bourgin passed away in Choisy-au-Bac[4].

What did Georges Bourgin do for work?

Georges Bourgin worked as a historian[5] and archivist[6].

Where did Georges Bourgin go to school?

Georges Bourgin was educated at École des chartes[15] and École pratique des hautes études[16].

What awards did Georges Bourgin receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[18], and Concours général[19].

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