Pierre Adolphe Chéruel

French historian (1809–1891)
Person human Q332586
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Pierre Adolphe Chéruel

Summary

Pierre Adolphe Chéruel is a human[1]. Born in Rouen[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1809[3]. He passed away in Fontenay-aux-Roses[4]. He died on May 1, 1891[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and Inspector general of the Public Instruction[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel was born in Rouen[2].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel passed away in Fontenay-aux-Roses[4].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel passed away in Paris[9].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel was born on January 17, 1809[3].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel died on May 1, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Fontenay-aux-Roses[10].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel held citizenship in France[11].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel worked as a historian[6].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's professions included Inspector general of the Public Instruction[7].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's field of work was local history[12].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's field of work was history of France[13].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's field of work was ancient history[14].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's field of work was geography[15].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel held the position of president[16].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel held the position of rector of the academy of Poitiers[17].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel held the position of National Education Inspector (at local level in France)[18].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel held the position of dean for the academy of Strasbourg[19].
  • Among Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's employers was French Ministry of education[20].
  • Among Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's employers was École Normale Supérieure[21].
  • Among Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's employers was Lycée Louis-le-Grand[22].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel was employed by Faculty of Arts of Paris[23].
  • Among Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's employers was Lycée Pierre-Corneille[24].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[26].
  • Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Adolphe Chéruel's place of birth was Rouen[2]. He was born on January 17, 1809[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[25], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Pierre-Corneille[26], a building[32], in France[33], founded in 1593[34]; and Faculty of Arts of Paris[27], a faculty[35], in France[36], founded in 1808[37]. Pierre Adolphe Chéruel studied under Jules Michelet[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and Inspector general of the Public Instruction[7]. Fields of work include local history[12], a branch of history[39]; history of France[13], an academic discipline[40]; ancient history[14], an aspect of history[41]; and geography[15], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include French Ministry of education[20], a ministry of education[43], in France[44], founded in 1828[45], headquartered in Hôtel de Rochechouart[46]; École Normale Supérieure[21], a école normale supérieure[47], in France[48], founded in 1794[49], headquartered in Paris[50]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[22], an educational facility[51], in France[52], founded in 1965[53]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[23], a faculty[54], in France[55], founded in 1808[56]; and Lycée Pierre-Corneille[24], a building[57], in France[58], founded in 1593[59]. Positions held include president[16], a corporate title[60]; rector of the academy of Poitiers[17]; National Education Inspector (at local level in France)[18], a position[61], in France[62]; and dean for the academy of Strasbourg[19]. Notable students include Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges[63] and Gustave Flaubert[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix Gobert[65], a literary award[66], in France[67], founded in 1834[68]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[69], a grade of an order[70], in France[71]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[72], a grade of an order[73], in France[74].

Death and Burial

Pierre Adolphe Chéruel died on May 1, 1891[5]. Recorded place of death include Fontenay-aux-Roses[4], a commune of France[75], in France[76] and Paris[9], a commune of France[77], in France[78], founded in -0300[79]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Fontenay-aux-Roses[10].

Why It Matters

Pierre Adolphe Chéruel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Adolphe Chéruel born?

Born in Rouen[2], Pierre Adolphe Chéruel…

Where did Pierre Adolphe Chéruel die?

Pierre Adolphe Chéruel passed away in Fontenay-aux-Roses[4].

What did Pierre Adolphe Chéruel do for work?

Pierre Adolphe Chéruel worked as historian[6] and Inspector general of the Public Instruction[7].

Where did Pierre Adolphe Chéruel go to school?

Pierre Adolphe Chéruel was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25], Lycée Pierre-Corneille[26], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[27].

What awards did Pierre Adolphe Chéruel receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix Gobert[65], Officer of the Legion of Honour[69], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[72].

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