Philippe Levillain

French historian (1940-2021)
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Philippe Levillain

Summary

Philippe Levillain is a human[1]. He was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1940-11-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Suresnes[4]. He died on +2021-10-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Philippe Levillain was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Philippe Levillain died in Suresnes[4].
  • Philippe Levillain was born on +1940-11-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Philippe Levillain died on +2021-10-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].
  • Philippe Levillain was married to Henriette de Cassaigne de Beaufort de Miramon de Fitz-James[9].
  • A child of Philippe Levillain was Charles-Edouard Levillain[10].
  • A child of Philippe Levillain was Armand Levillain[11].
  • Philippe Levillain held citizenship in France[12].
  • Philippe Levillain's professions included historian[6].
  • Philippe Levillain's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Philippe Levillain's field of work was history of religions[13].
  • Philippe Levillain's field of work was history of Christianity[14].
  • Philippe Levillain held the position of president[15].
  • Philippe Levillain held the position of directeur des études[16].
  • Among Philippe Levillain's employers was Paris Nanterre University[17].
  • Among Philippe Levillain's employers was French School of Rome[18].
  • Philippe Levillain was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • Philippe Levillain's education included a stint at Paris Nanterre University[20].
  • Philippe Levillain's doctoral advisor was René Rémond[21].
  • Philippe Levillain received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[22].
  • Philippe Levillain received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Philippe Levillain received the Officer of Arts and Letters[24].
  • Philippe Levillain received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25].
  • Philippe Levillain received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].

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Origins and Family

Philippe Levillain was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1940-11-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], a école normale supérieure[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Paris[30] and Paris Nanterre University[20], a university in France[31], in France[32], founded in 1964[33], headquartered in Nanterre[34]. Philippe Levillain's doctoral advisor was René Rémond[21]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include history of religions[13], an aspect of history[36] and history of Christianity[14], an aspect of history[37]. Employers include Paris Nanterre University[17], a university in France[38], in France[39], founded in 1964[40], headquartered in Nanterre[41] and French School of Rome[18], a research institute[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1873[44], headquartered in Rome[45]. Positions held include president[15], a position[46] and directeur des études[16]. Doctoral students include Fabrice d'Almeida[47], a historian[48], b. 1963[49], of France[50], awarded the Augustin Thierry Prize[51], specialised in Italian Socialist Party[52]; Bruno Horaist[53]; Jean-Marc Guislin[54]; Jean-Marc Ticchi[55]; Samuel Pruvot[56]; and Michel Emmanuel[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], an award[58], in France[59]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; Officer of Arts and Letters[24], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25], a grade of an order[64], in Italy[65]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26], a grade of an order[66]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St. Sylvester[67], a grade of an order[68], in Vatican City[69].

Personal Life

Philippe Levillain was married to Henriette de Cassaigne de Beaufort de Miramon de Fitz-James[9]. Children include Charles-Edouard Levillain[10], a historian of Modern Age[70], b. 1971[71], of France[72], awarded the Guizot Prize[73], specialised in history[74] and Armand Levillain[11], b. 1974[75].

Death and Burial

Philippe Levillain died on +2021-10-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Suresnes[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Philippe Levillain born?

Philippe Levillain's place of birth was 17th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Philippe Levillain die?

Philippe Levillain passed away in Suresnes[4].

Who was Philippe Levillain married to?

Philippe Levillain's spouses include Henriette de Cassaigne de Beaufort de Miramon de Fitz-James[9].

What did Philippe Levillain do for work?

Philippe Levillain worked as historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Philippe Levillain go to school?

Philippe Levillain was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19] and Paris Nanterre University[20].

What awards did Philippe Levillain receive?

Honors received include Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of Arts and Letters[24], and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25].

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