Pierre Vilar

French historian (1906-2003)
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Pierre Vilar

Summary

Pierre Vilar is a human[1]. He was born in Frontignan[2]. He was born on +1906-05-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Saint-Palais[4]. He died on +2003-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and director of studies[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Vilar's place of birth was Frontignan[2].
  • Pierre Vilar passed away in Saint-Palais[4].
  • Pierre Vilar was born on +1906-05-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pierre Vilar was born on +1906-05-06T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Pierre Vilar died on +2003-08-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Pierre Vilar was married to Gabrielle Vilar[11].
  • Pierre Vilar held citizenship in France[12].
  • Pierre Vilar's professions included historian[6].
  • Pierre Vilar's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Pierre Vilar worked as a director of studies[8].
  • Pierre Vilar's field of work was Early modern history of Spain[13].
  • Pierre Vilar's field of work was modern history of Spain[14].
  • Pierre Vilar was employed by Faculty of Arts of Paris[15].
  • Among Pierre Vilar's employers was University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[16].
  • Pierre Vilar was employed by École pratique des hautes études[17].
  • Pierre Vilar was employed by School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[18].
  • Pierre Vilar was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • Pierre Vilar was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[20].
  • Pierre Vilar was educated at Casa de Velázquez[21].
  • A notable student of Pierre Vilar was Annie Lacroix-Riz[22].
  • A notable student of Pierre Vilar was Luis García de Valdeavellano[23].
  • Pierre Vilar received the Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia[24].
  • Pierre Vilar received the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[25].
  • Pierre Vilar received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26].
  • Pierre Vilar received the Premi Internacional Ramon Llull[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Frontignan[2], Pierre Vilar… Recorded date of birth include +1906-05-03T00:00:00Z[3] and +1906-05-06T00:00:00Z[10].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[20], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1808[34]; and Casa de Velázquez[21], an art academy[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1920[37], headquartered in Casa de Velázquez building[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and director of studies[8]. Fields of work include Early modern history of Spain[13], a historical period[39] and modern history of Spain[14], in Spain[40]. Employers include Faculty of Arts of Paris[15], a faculty[41], in France[42], founded in 1808[43]; University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[16], a university in France[44], in France[45], founded in 1971[46], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[47]; École pratique des hautes études[17], a grand établissement[48], in France[49], founded in 1868[50], headquartered in Paris[51]; and School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[18], a public university[52], in France[53], founded in 1975[54], headquartered in Paris[55]. Notable students include Annie Lacroix-Riz[22] and Luis García de Valdeavellano[23]. Doctoral students include Christophe Charle[56], Lucette Valensi[57], Albert Broder[58], Herbert Southworth[59], Louis Bergeron[60], and María Rosa de Madariaga Álvarez-Prida[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia[24], an award[62], in Spain[63], founded in 1978[64]; Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[25], an art prize[65], in Spain[66], founded in 1969[67]; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26], a grade of an order[68], in Spain[69]; Premi Internacional Ramon Llull[27], an award[70], in Andorra[71], founded in 1986[72]; honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[73], an award[74], in Spain[75]; and honorary doctorate of Barcelona University[76], an award[77], in Spain[78].

Personal Life

Pierre Vilar was married to Gabrielle Vilar[11].

Death and Burial

Pierre Vilar died on +2003-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Saint-Palais[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Vilar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79]

He has been cited as an influence by Josep Fontana[80], a historian[81], 1931–2018[82], of Spain[83], awarded the Saint George's Cross[84], specialised in history[85].

His notable doctoral advisees include Herbert Southworth[86], a writer[87], 1908–1999[88], of United States[89]; Lucette Valensi[90], a historian[91], b. 1936[92], of France[93], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[94]; and María Rosa de Madariaga Álvarez-Prida[95], a historian[96], 1937–2022[97], of Spain[98], specialised in Arabic studies[99].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Vilar born?

Born in Frontignan[2], Pierre Vilar…

Where did Pierre Vilar die?

Pierre Vilar died in Saint-Palais[4].

Who was Pierre Vilar married to?

Pierre Vilar's spouses include Gabrielle Vilar[11].

What did Pierre Vilar do for work?

Pierre Vilar worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and director of studies[8].

Where did Pierre Vilar go to school?

Pierre Vilar was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], Faculty of Arts of Paris[20], and Casa de Velázquez[21].

What awards did Pierre Vilar receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia[24], Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[25], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26], and Premi Internacional Ramon Llull[27].

Who did Pierre Vilar influence?

Pierre Vilar has been cited as an influence by Josep Fontana[80].

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