Léonce Celier

French historian and archivist (1885-1963)
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Summary

Léonce Celier was born on January 19, 1885[1], in Le Mans[2]. He died on December 25, 1963[3], in Le Chesnay[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], historian[6], archivist[7], and palaeographer[8].

Key Facts

  • Father: Alexandre Celier[9]
  • Child: Charles Celier[10], Paul Celier[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Position held: chairperson[13], president[14], member of the École française de Rome[15]
  • Employer: French School of Rome[16]
  • Educated at: École des chartes[17]
  • Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], Officier de l'Instruction publique[20], Juteau-Duvigneaux Prize[21], Saintour Prize[22], Prix Thérouanne[23], Montyon Prize[24]
  • Member of: Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[27]
  • Family name: Celier[28]
  • Given name: Léonce[29]
  • Academic thesis: Catalogue des actes des évêques du Mans jusqu'à la fin du XIIe siècle (572-1190)[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
  • Sibling: Alexandre Celier[32]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WiQuiEFR[33]

FAQs

Where was Léonce Celier born?

Léonce Celier's place of birth was Le Mans[2].

Where did Léonce Celier die?

Léonce Celier passed away in Le Chesnay[4].

Who were Léonce Celier's parents?

Léonce Celier's father was Alexandre Celier[9].

What did Léonce Celier do for work?

Léonce Celier worked as a librarian[5], historian[6], archivist[7], and palaeographer[8].

Where did Léonce Celier go to school?

Léonce Celier was educated at École des chartes[17].

What awards did Léonce Celier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], Officier de l'Instruction publique[20], and Juteau-Duvigneaux Prize[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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