Nicolas Grimal

French Egyptologist (born 1948)
Person human Q1151126
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Nicolas Grimal

Summary

Nicolas Grimal is a human[1]. Born in Libourne[2], he… he was born on +1948-11-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an egyptologist[4], archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Libourne[2], Nicolas Grimal…
  • Nicolas Grimal was born on +1948-11-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nicolas Grimal's father was Pierre Grimal[9].
  • Among Nicolas Grimal's spouses was Nathalie Beaux-Grimal[10].
  • A child of Nicolas Grimal was David Grimal[11].
  • A child of Nicolas Grimal was Alexandra Grimal[12].
  • Nicolas Grimal held citizenship in France[13].
  • Nicolas Grimal's professions included egyptologist[4].
  • Nicolas Grimal's professions included archaeologist[5].
  • Nicolas Grimal's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Nicolas Grimal's professions included professor[7].
  • Nicolas Grimal held the position of president[14].
  • Nicolas Grimal held the position of Q99197615[15].
  • Nicolas Grimal held the position of general secretary[16].
  • Nicolas Grimal was employed by Collège de France[17].
  • Nicolas Grimal was employed by University of Paris[18].
  • Nicolas Grimal's education included a stint at University of Paris[19].
  • Nicolas Grimal's doctoral advisor was Jean Leclant[20].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[22].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[23].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[24].
  • Nicolas Grimal received the Q3404527[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 +1948-11-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Pierre Grimal[9].

Education

Nicolas Grimal was educated at University of Paris[19]. His doctoral advisor was Jean Leclant[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[4], archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], and professor[7]. Employers include Collège de France[17], a higher education institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1530[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Paris[18], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Positions held include president[14], a position[36]; Q99197615[15]; and general secretary[16], 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], a physician[48], b. 1959[49]; Pierre Tallet[50], an egyptologist[51], b. 1966[52], of France[53], awarded the Prix d'archéologie Cino Del Duca[54]; Laurent Coulon[55]; and Emmanuel Jambon[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[22], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[23], a grade of an order[61], founded in 1955[62]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[24], a grade of an order[63], in France[64]; and Q3404527[25].

Personal Life

Among Nicolas Grimal's spouses was Nathalie Beaux-Grimal[10]. Children include David Grimal[11], a violinist[65], b. 1973[66], of France[67], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[68] and Alexandra Grimal[12], 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 (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 4 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[9].

Who was Nicolas Grimal married to?

Nicolas Grimal's spouses include Nathalie Beaux-Grimal[10].

What did Nicolas Grimal do for work?

Nicolas Grimal worked as egyptologist[4], archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], and professor[7].

Where did Nicolas Grimal go to school?

Nicolas Grimal was educated at University of Paris[19].

What awards did Nicolas Grimal receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], Officer of the National Order of Merit[22], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[23], and Knight of the National Order of Merit[24].

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  3. [74] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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