Pierre Grimal

French historian and latinist (1912-1996)
Person human Q518637
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Pierre Grimal

Summary

Pierre Grimal is a human[1]. Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on November 21, 1912[3]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 2, 1996[5]. He worked as a latinist[6], classical philologist[7], writer[8], art historian[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Grimal's place of birth was 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Pierre Grimal passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Grimal was born on November 21, 1912[3].
  • Pierre Grimal died on November 2, 1996[5].
  • Among Pierre Grimal's spouses was Claude-Edmonde Magny[12].
  • A child of Pierre Grimal was Nicolas Grimal[13].
  • A child of Pierre Grimal was Florence Dupont[14].
  • A child of Pierre Grimal was François Grimal[15].
  • A child of Pierre Grimal was Claire Grimal[16].
  • Pierre Grimal held citizenship in France[17].
  • Pierre Grimal worked as a latinist[6].
  • Pierre Grimal's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Pierre Grimal worked as a writer[8].
  • Pierre Grimal worked as an art historian[9].
  • Pierre Grimal's professions included historian[10].
  • Pierre Grimal's field of work was ancient Roman mural painting[18].
  • Pierre Grimal's field of work was Roman aqueduct[19].
  • Pierre Grimal's field of work was ancient civilization[20].
  • Pierre Grimal's field of work was Latin[21].
  • Pierre Grimal's field of work was history[22].
  • Pierre Grimal's field of work was classical antiquity[23].
  • Pierre Grimal held the position of president[24].
  • Pierre Grimal held the position of president[25].
  • Pierre Grimal held the position of member of the École française de Rome[26].
  • Among Pierre Grimal's employers was Faculty of Arts of Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], Pierre Grimal… he was born on November 21, 1912[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[28], a école normale supérieure[29], in France[30], founded in 1794[31], headquartered in Paris[32]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[33], an educational facility[34], in France[35], founded in 1965[36]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[37], a faculty[38], in France[39], founded in 1808[40]; and École pratique des hautes études[41], a grand établissement[42], in France[43], founded in 1868[44], headquartered in Paris[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include latinist[6], classical philologist[7], writer[8], art historian[9], and historian[10]. Fields of work include ancient Roman mural painting[18], a style of painting[46]; Roman aqueduct[19], an ancient Roman structure[47], in Roman Empire[48]; ancient civilization[20]; Latin[21], a dead language[49], in Vatican City[50]; history[22], an academic discipline[51]; and classical antiquity[23], a historical period[52]. Employers include Faculty of Arts of Paris[27], a faculty[53], in France[54], founded in 1808[55]; French School of Rome[56], a research institute[57], in Italy[58], founded in 1873[59], headquartered in Rome[60]; faculté des lettres de Caen[61]; Faculté des Lettres de Bordeaux[62]; and Q136216077[63]. Positions held include president[24], a position[64] and member of the École française de Rome[26]. Doctoral students include Alexandre Grandazzi[65], Nicole Boëls-Janssen[66], Henri Lavagne[67], Jean Andreau[68], André Arcellaschi[69], and Jean-Louis Ferrary[70].

Recognition

Awards received include Broquette-Gonin prize[71], Grand Prix Gobert[72], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[73], Marie-Eugène Simon-Henri-Martin Prize[74], honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome[75], and Commander of the National Order of the Lion[76].

Personal Life

Pierre Grimal was married to Claude-Edmonde Magny[12]. Children include Nicolas Grimal[13], an egyptologist[77], b. 1948[78], of France[79], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[80]; Florence Dupont[14], a latinist[81], b. 1943[82], of France[83], awarded the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[84]; François Grimal[15], an academic[85], b. 1945[86], of France[87], specialised in Indology[88]; and Claire Grimal[16], a bookseller[89], 1940–2012[90], of France[91].

Death and Burial

Pierre Grimal died on November 2, 1996[5]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Grimal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]

His notable doctoral advisees include Alexandre Grandazzi[94], an archaeologist[95], b. 1957[96], of France[97], awarded the Bordin Prize[98], specialised in archaeology[99].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Grimal born?

Pierre Grimal's place of birth was 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Pierre Grimal die?

Pierre Grimal passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Pierre Grimal married to?

Pierre Grimal's spouses include Claude-Edmonde Magny[12].

What did Pierre Grimal do for work?

Pierre Grimal worked as latinist[6], classical philologist[7], writer[8], art historian[9], and historian[10].

Where did Pierre Grimal go to school?

Pierre Grimal was educated at École Normale Supérieure[28], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[33], Faculty of Arts of Paris[37], and École pratique des hautes études[41].

What awards did Pierre Grimal receive?

Honors received include Broquette-Gonin prize[71], Grand Prix Gobert[72], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[73], and Marie-Eugène Simon-Henri-Martin Prize[74].

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