Henri-Jean Martin

French historian (1924–2007)
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Henri-Jean Martin

Summary

Henri-Jean Martin is a human[1]. His place of birth was 19th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1924-01-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +2007-01-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], historian[7], professor[8], archivist[9], and book historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 19th arrondissement of Paris[2], Henri-Jean Martin…
  • Henri-Jean Martin passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Henri-Jean Martin was born on +1924-01-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henri-Jean Martin died on +2007-01-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henri-Jean Martin held citizenship in France[12].
  • Henri-Jean Martin worked as a librarian[6].
  • Henri-Jean Martin's professions included historian[7].
  • Henri-Jean Martin worked as a professor[8].
  • Henri-Jean Martin worked as an archivist[9].
  • Henri-Jean Martin worked as a book historian[10].
  • Henri-Jean Martin's professions included directeur de recherche[13].
  • Henri-Jean Martin's field of work was history of the book[14].
  • Henri-Jean Martin held the position of professor[15].
  • Henri-Jean Martin was employed by École des chartes[16].
  • Henri-Jean Martin was employed by École pratique des hautes études[17].
  • Among Henri-Jean Martin's employers was Bibliothèque nationale de France[18].
  • Henri-Jean Martin was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[19].
  • Henri-Jean Martin was educated at École des chartes[20].
  • Henri-Jean Martin was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].
  • Henri-Jean Martin's education included a stint at Lycée Condorcet[22].
  • Henri-Jean Martin was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[23].
  • Henri-Jean Martin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Henri-Jean Martin received the Prix de la critique[25].
  • Henri-Jean Martin received the Grand Prix Gobert[26].
  • Henri-Jean Martin received the Grand Prix d’Histoire de la Ville de Paris[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henri-Jean Martin's place of birth was 19th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1924-01-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École des chartes[20], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1821[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1808[34]; Lycée Condorcet[22], an educational facility[35], in France[36], founded in 1803[37]; and Lycée Henri-IV[23], an educational facility[38], in France[39], founded in 1796[40]. Academic degrees include licentiate[41], archivist palaeographer[42], and doctorate in France[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], historian[7], professor[8], archivist[9], book historian[10], and directeur de recherche[13]. Henri-Jean Martin's field of work was history of the book[14]. Employers include École des chartes[16], a grande école[44], in France[45], founded in 1821[46], headquartered in Paris[47]; École pratique des hautes études[17], a grand établissement[48], in France[49], founded in 1868[50], headquartered in Paris[51]; Bibliothèque nationale de France[18], a national library[52], in France[53], founded in 1537[54], headquartered in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[55]; and National Center for Scientific Research[19], a French public establishment of a scientific and technological character[56], in France[57], founded in 1939[58], headquartered in Paris[59]. He held the position of professor[15]. Doctoral students include Jean-Dominique Mellot[60], a librarian[61], b. 1960[62], specialised in library science[63]; Dominique Varry[64], a book historian[65], b. 1956[66], of France[67], specialised in history of books[68]; and Jacques Breton[69].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[70], in France[71]; Prix de la critique[25], a literary award[72], in France[73], founded in 1971[74]; Grand Prix Gobert[26], a literary award[75], in France[76], founded in 1834[77]; Grand Prix d’Histoire de la Ville de Paris[27], a science award[78]; CNRS silver medal[79], a science award[80], in France[81], founded in 1954[82]; and Lyell Lectures[83], a lecture series[84], founded in 1952[85].

Death and Burial

Henri-Jean Martin died on +2007-01-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[86].

Why It Matters

Henri-Jean Martin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]

FAQs

Where was Henri-Jean Martin born?

Henri-Jean Martin's place of birth was 19th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Henri-Jean Martin die?

Henri-Jean Martin passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Henri-Jean Martin do for work?

Henri-Jean Martin worked as librarian[6], historian[7], professor[8], archivist[9], and book historian[10].

Where did Henri-Jean Martin go to school?

Henri-Jean Martin was educated at École des chartes[20], Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], Lycée Condorcet[22], and Lycée Henri-IV[23].

What awards did Henri-Jean Martin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], Prix de la critique[25], Grand Prix Gobert[26], and Grand Prix d’Histoire de la Ville de Paris[27].

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    Award received Knight of the Legion of Honour, Prix de la critique, Grand Prix Gobert +3
    Educated at École des chartes, Faculty of Arts of Paris, Lycée Condorcet +1
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