Nicolas Grimal

French Egyptologist (born 1948)
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Nicolas Grimal

Summary

Nicolas Grimal is a human[1]. Born in Libourne[2], he… he was born on November 13, 1948[3]. He worked as an egyptologist[4], archaeologist[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Libourne[2], Nicolas Grimal…
  • Nicolas Grimal was born on November 13, 1948[3].
  • Nicolas Grimal's father was Pierre Grimal[8].
  • Among Nicolas Grimal's spouses was Nathalie Beaux-Grimal[9].
  • A child of Nicolas Grimal was David Grimal[10].
  • A child of Nicolas Grimal was Alexandra Grimal[11].
  • Nicolas Grimal held citizenship in France[12].
  • Nicolas Grimal's professions included egyptologist[4].
  • Nicolas Grimal's professions included archaeologist[5].
  • Nicolas Grimal's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Nicolas Grimal held the position of president[13].
  • Nicolas Grimal held the position of Q99197615[14].
  • Nicolas Grimal held the position of general secretary[15].
  • Among Nicolas Grimal's employers was Collège de France[16].
  • Nicolas Grimal was employed by University of Paris[17].
  • Nicolas Grimal was educated at University of Paris[18].
  • Nicolas Grimal's doctoral advisor was Jean Leclant[19].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[22].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[23].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Q3404527[24].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Nicolas Grimal was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Nicolas Grimal was a member of German Archaeological Institute[27].

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Origins and Family

Nicolas Grimal's place of birth was Libourne[2]. He was born on November 13, 1948[3]. His father was Pierre Grimal[8].

Education

Nicolas Grimal was educated at University of Paris[18]. His doctoral advisor was Jean Leclant[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[4], archaeologist[5], and university teacher[6]. Employers include Collège de France[16], a higher education institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1530[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Paris[17], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Positions held include president[13], a position[36]; Q99197615[14]; and general secretary[15], a position[37]. Doctoral students include Michel Baud[38], an egyptologist[39], 1963–2012[40], of France[41]; Laurent Bricault[42], an archaeologist[43], b. 1963[44], of France[45], specialised in history of Rome[46]; Francis Janot[47]; Pierre Tallet[48]; Laurent Coulon[49]; and Emmanuel Jambon[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a Q1499804[51], in France[52]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], a grade of an order[55], founded in 1955[56]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[23], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Q3404527[24], a literary award[59], in France[60], founded in 1984[61]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a Q1499804[62], in France[63], founded in 1802[64].

Personal Life

Among Nicolas Grimal's spouses was Nathalie Beaux-Grimal[9]. Children include David Grimal[10], a violinist[65], b. 1973[66], of France[67], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[68] and Alexandra Grimal[11], a saxophonist[69], b. 1980[70], of France[71]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[72].

Why It Matters

Nicolas Grimal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

His notable doctoral advisees include Michel Baud[75], an egyptologist[76], 1963–2012[77], of France[78].

FAQs

Where was Nicolas Grimal born?

Nicolas Grimal was born in Libourne[2].

Who were Nicolas Grimal's parents?

Nicolas Grimal's father was Pierre Grimal[8].

Who was Nicolas Grimal married to?

Nicolas Grimal's spouses include Nathalie Beaux-Grimal[9].

What did Nicolas Grimal do for work?

Nicolas Grimal worked as egyptologist[4], archaeologist[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Nicolas Grimal go to school?

Nicolas Grimal was educated at University of Paris[18].

What awards did Nicolas Grimal receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], and Knight of the National Order of Merit[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [73] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [74] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the National Order of Merit, Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms +3
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    Doctoral student → Michel Baud, Laurent Bricault, Francis Janot +6
    Religion or worldview → Eastern Orthodoxy
    Occupation → egyptologist, archaeologist, university teacher
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