Léonce Celier

French historian and archivist (1885-1963)
Person human Q15406978
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Léonce Celier

Summary

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

Key Facts

  • Léonce Celier's place of birth was Le Mans[2].
  • Léonce Celier passed away in Le Chesnay[4].
  • Léonce Celier was born on January 19, 1885[3].
  • Léonce Celier died on December 25, 1963[5].
  • Léonce Celier's father was Alexandre Celier[9].
  • A child of Léonce Celier was Charles Celier[10].
  • A child of Léonce Celier was Paul Celier[11].
  • Léonce Celier held citizenship in France[12].
  • Léonce Celier worked as a librarian[6].
  • Léonce Celier's professions included historian[7].
  • Léonce Celier's professions included archivist[8].
  • Léonce Celier held the position of chairperson[13].
  • Léonce Celier held the position of president[14].
  • Léonce Celier held the position of president[15].
  • Léonce Celier held the position of member of the École française de Rome[16].
  • Léonce Celier was employed by French School of Rome[17].
  • Léonce Celier's education included a stint at École des chartes[18].
  • Léonce Celier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Léonce Celier received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20].
  • Léonce Celier received the Officier de l'Instruction publique[21].
  • Léonce Celier received the Juteau-Duvigneaux Prize[22].
  • Léonce Celier received the Saintour Prize[23].
  • Léonce Celier received the Prix Thérouanne[24].
  • Léonce Celier was a member of Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[25].
  • Léonce Celier is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Le Mans[2], Léonce Celier… he was born on January 19, 1885[3]. His father was Alexandre Celier[9].

Education

Léonce Celier's education included a stint at École des chartes[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], historian[7], and archivist[8]. Among Léonce Celier's employers was French School of Rome[17]. Positions held include chairperson[13], a type of position[27]; president[14], a corporate title[28]; and member of the École française de Rome[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], a courage award[31], in France[32], founded in 1915[33]; Officier de l'Instruction publique[21], a class of award[34], in France[35], founded in 1850[36]; Juteau-Duvigneaux Prize[22], a literary award[37], in France[38]; Saintour Prize[23], a literary award[39], in France[40], founded in 1889[41]; and Prix Thérouanne[24], a literary award[42], in France[43], founded in 1869[44].

Personal Life

Children include Charles Celier[10], a jurist[45], 1912–1992[46], of France[47], awarded the Bronze Wolf Award[48] and Paul Celier[11], a librarian[49], 1915–1998[50].

Death and Burial

Léonce Celier died on December 25, 1963[5]. He died in Le Chesnay[4].

FAQs

Where was Léonce Celier born?

Born in Le Mans[2], Léonce Celier…

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 librarian[6], historian[7], and archivist[8].

Where did Léonce Celier go to school?

Léonce Celier was educated at École des chartes[18].

What awards did Léonce Celier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], Officier de l'Instruction publique[21], and Juteau-Duvigneaux Prize[22].

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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.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Annuaire des membres de l’École française de Rome: 1873-2020. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, historian, archivist
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  2. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conor.si id 121502819
    Share catalogue author id 173064
    Position held chairperson, president, president +1
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