Alain Schnapp

French archaeologist & academic
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Summary

Alain Schnapp was born on September 18, 1946[1], in Paris[2]. He has worked as an archaeologist[3], historian[4], university teacher[5], and art historian[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[8]
  • Field of work: archaeology[9]
  • Educated at: School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[10]
  • Doctoral advisor: Pierre Vidal-Naquet[11]
  • Award received: Meyer-Struckmann Prize for Humanities and Social Sciences[12], Prix Jacques-de-Fouchier[13]
  • Member of: German Archaeological Institute[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Doctoral student: Anne Lehoërff[16], Maria Cecilia D'Ercole[17], Cécile Callou[18], Éric Gailledrat[19], Priscilla Munzi[20], Jean-François Berger[21], Arianna Esposito[22], Noémie Hosoi[23], Alessia Zambon[24], Eukene Bilbao Zubiri[25]
  • Commons category: Alain Schnapp[26]
  • Archives at: Maison des Sciences de l’homme Mondes[27]
  • Family name: Schnapp[28]
  • Given name: Alain[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
  • Name in native language: Alain Schnapp[31]

FAQs

Where was Alain Schnapp born?

Alain Schnapp's place of birth was Paris[2].

What did Alain Schnapp do for work?

Alain Schnapp worked as an archaeologist[3], historian[4], university teacher[5], and art historian[6].

Where did Alain Schnapp go to school?

Alain Schnapp was educated at School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[10].

What awards did Alain Schnapp receive?

Honors received include Meyer-Struckmann Prize for Humanities and Social Sciences[12] and Prix Jacques-de-Fouchier[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . SUDOC. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . SUDOC. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · HTQ.Karim · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → archaeologist, historian, university teacher +1
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  4. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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