Pierre Grimal

French historian and latinist (1912-1996)
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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 +1912-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1996-11-02T00:00:00Z[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 (15 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 +1912-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pierre Grimal died on +1996-11-02T00:00:00Z[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 +1912-11-21T00:00:00Z[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]; and classical antiquity[23], a historical period[51]. Employers include Faculty of Arts of Paris[27], a faculty[52], in France[53], founded in 1808[54]; French School of Rome[55], a research institute[56], in Italy[57], founded in 1873[58], headquartered in Rome[59]; faculté des lettres de Caen[60]; Faculté des Lettres de Bordeaux[61], a faculty[62], in France[63], founded in 1838[64]; and Q136216077[65]. Positions held include president[24], a position[66] and member of the École française de Rome[26]. Doctoral students include Alexandre Grandazzi[67], Nicole Boëls-Janssen[68], Henri Lavagne[69], Jean Andreau[70], André Arcellaschi[71], and Jean-Louis Ferrary[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Broquette-Gonin prize[73], Grand Prix Gobert[74], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[75], Marie-Eugène Simon-Henri-Martin Prize[76], honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome[77], and Commander of the National Order of the Lion[78].

Personal Life

Pierre Grimal was married to Claude-Edmonde Magny[12]. Children include Nicolas Grimal[13], an egyptologist[79], b. 1948[80], of France[81], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[82]; Florence Dupont[14], a latinist[83], b. 1943[84], of France[85], awarded the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[86]; François Grimal[15], an academic[87], b. 1945[88], of France[89], specialised in Indology[90]; and Claire Grimal[16], a bookseller[91], 1940–2012[92], of France[93].

Death and Burial

Pierre Grimal died on +1996-11-02T00:00:00Z[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 (15 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[94]

His notable doctoral advisees include Alexandre Grandazzi[95], an archaeologist[96], b. 1957[97], of France[98], awarded the Bordin Prize[99], specialised in archaeology[100].

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[73], Grand Prix Gobert[74], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[75], and Marie-Eugène Simon-Henri-Martin Prize[76].

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