Marc Fumaroli

French historian of literature (1932-2020)
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Marc Fumaroli

Summary

Marc Fumaroli is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on June 10, 1932[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on June 24, 2020[5]. He worked as an essayist[6], literary critic[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Marc Fumaroli's place of birth was Marseille[2].
  • Marc Fumaroli died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Marc Fumaroli was born on June 10, 1932[3].
  • Marc Fumaroli died on June 24, 2020[5].
  • Marc Fumaroli is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Marc Fumaroli held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Marc Fumaroli's native language[13].
  • Marc Fumaroli worked as an essayist[6].
  • Marc Fumaroli worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Marc Fumaroli's professions included historian[8].
  • Marc Fumaroli worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Marc Fumaroli held the position of president[14].
  • Marc Fumaroli held the position of president[15].
  • Marc Fumaroli held the position of seat 6 of the Académie française[16].
  • Marc Fumaroli was employed by Collège de France[17].
  • Among Marc Fumaroli's employers was University Lille-III[18].
  • Marc Fumaroli was employed by Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[19].
  • Among Marc Fumaroli's employers was Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[20].
  • Marc Fumaroli was employed by University of Lille[21].
  • Marc Fumaroli's education included a stint at Lycée Thiers[22].
  • Marc Fumaroli was educated at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[23].
  • Marc Fumaroli's education included a stint at Aix-Marseille University[24].
  • Marc Fumaroli's education included a stint at University of Paris[25].
  • Marc Fumaroli received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26].
  • Marc Fumaroli received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27].

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Origins and Family

Marc Fumaroli was born in Marseille[2]. He was born on June 10, 1932[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Lycée Thiers[22], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[23], a university in France[31], in France[32], founded in 1971[33], headquartered in rue Victor-Cousin[34]; Aix-Marseille University[24], a public research university[35], in France[36], founded in 2012[37], headquartered in Marseille[38]; and University of Paris[25], a former entity[39], in France[40], founded in 1150[41], headquartered in Paris[42]. Marc Fumaroli earned the academic degree of doctorate[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include essayist[6], literary critic[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include Collège de France[17], a higher education institution[44], in France[45], founded in 1530[46], headquartered in Paris[47]; University Lille-III[18], an open-access publisher[48], in France[49], founded in 1970[50], headquartered in Pont-de-Bois[51]; Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[19], a university in France[52], in France[53], founded in 1971[54], headquartered in rue Victor-Cousin[55]; Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[20], a school[56], in France[57], founded in 1794[58], headquartered in rue Saint-Martin[59]; and University of Lille[21], a public research university[60], in France[61], founded in 1559[62], headquartered in Lille[63]. Positions held include president[14], a corporate title[64] and seat 6 of the Académie française[16], a seat of a scientific academy[65]. Doctoral students include Philippe-Joseph Salazar[66], Françoise Waquet[67], Jean Balsamo[68], Jean-Charles Darmon[69], Pierre Maréchaux[70], and Alain Génetiot[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26], a grade of an order[72], in France[73]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27], a grade of an order[74], founded in 1955[75]; Rome Prize[76], an art prize[77], in United States[78]; Balzan Prize[79], a science award[80], in Switzerland[81], founded in 1961[82]; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[83], an award[84], in Spain[85]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Bologna[86], an award[87], in Italy[88].

Death and Burial

Marc Fumaroli died on June 24, 2020[5]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Marc Fumaroli ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

His notable doctoral advisees include Philippe-Joseph Salazar[91], a philosopher[92], b. 1955[93], of France[94], awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award[95], specialised in philosophy[96].

FAQs

Where was Marc Fumaroli born?

Born in Marseille[2], Marc Fumaroli…

Where did Marc Fumaroli die?

Marc Fumaroli died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Marc Fumaroli do for work?

Marc Fumaroli worked as essayist[6], literary critic[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Marc Fumaroli go to school?

Marc Fumaroli was educated at Lycée Thiers[22], Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[23], Aix-Marseille University[24], and University of Paris[25].

What awards did Marc Fumaroli receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27], Rome Prize[76], and Balzan Prize[79].

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