Georges Lefebvre
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Summary
Georges Lefebvre was born on August 6, 1874[1], in Lille[2]. He died on August 28, 1959[3], in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. He worked as a historian[5], professeur des universités[6], and historian of the French Revolution[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,205 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1874[9]
- Place of burial: Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Field of work: social history[12], French Revolution[13]
- Employer: Lycée Montaigne[14], Lycée Henri-IV[15], Faculty of Arts of Paris[16], University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976)[17], University of Strasbourg[18], University of Paris[19]
- Educated at: University of Lille[20], Faculty of Arts of Paris[21]
- Award received: Prix Fabien[22]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[23], Société des études robespierristes[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Doctoral student: Albert Soboul[26]
- Commons category: Georges Lefebvre (historian)[27]
- Family name: Lefebvre[28]
- Given name: Georges[29]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33]
- Name in native language: Georges Lefebvre[34]
- Different from: Georges Lefebvre[35]
Why It Matters
Georges Lefebvre has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
His notable doctoral advisees include Albert Soboul[38], a historian[39], 1914–1982[40], of France[41], awarded the Prix Dumas-Millier[42], specialised in French Revolution[43].
FAQs
Where was Georges Lefebvre born?
Georges Lefebvre was born in Lille[2].
Where did Georges Lefebvre die?
Georges Lefebvre passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
What did Georges Lefebvre do for work?
Georges Lefebvre worked as a historian[5], professeur des universités[6], and historian of the French Revolution[7].
Where did Georges Lefebvre go to school?
Georges Lefebvre was educated at University of Lille[20] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].
What awards did Georges Lefebvre receive?
Honors received include Prix Fabien[22].