Henri Pirenne

Belgian historian (1862-1935)
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Henri Pirenne
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Henri Pirenne

Summary

Henri Pirenne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Verviers[2]. He was born on December 23, 1862[3]. He died in Uccle[4]. He died on October 24, 1935[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Verviers[2], Henri Pirenne…
  • Henri Pirenne passed away in Uccle[4].
  • Henri Pirenne was born on December 23, 1862[3].
  • Henri Pirenne was born on 1862[10].
  • Henri Pirenne died on October 24, 1935[5].
  • Henri Pirenne died on October 25, 1935[11].
  • Henri Pirenne died on 1935[12].
  • A child of Henri Pirenne was Jacques Pirenne[13].
  • Henri Pirenne held citizenship in Belgium[14].
  • French was Henri Pirenne's native language[15].
  • Henri Pirenne worked as a medievalist[6].
  • Henri Pirenne's professions included historian[7].
  • Henri Pirenne's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Henri Pirenne's field of work was medieval studies[16].
  • Henri Pirenne held the position of Rector of Ghent University[17].
  • Henri Pirenne was employed by Ghent University[18].
  • Among Henri Pirenne's employers was Ghent University[19].
  • Among Henri Pirenne's employers was University of Liège[20].
  • Henri Pirenne was educated at University of Liège[21].
  • Henri Pirenne was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[22].
  • Henri Pirenne's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].
  • Henri Pirenne's education included a stint at University of Paris[24].
  • Henri Pirenne was educated at École pratique des hautes études[25].
  • Henri Pirenne's education included a stint at Ghent University[26].
  • A notable student of Henri Pirenne was Jacques Pirenne[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Verviers[2], Henri Pirenne… Recorded date of birth include December 23, 1862[3] and 1862[10]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Liège[21], a public university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1817[30]; Frederick William University Berlin[22], a university[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1828[33]; Leipzig University[23], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1409[36], headquartered in Leipzig[37]; University of Paris[24], a former entity[38], in France[39], founded in 1150[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; École pratique des hautes études[25], a grand établissement[42], in France[43], founded in 1868[44], headquartered in Paris[45]; and Ghent University[26], a public university[46], in Belgium[47], founded in 1817[48], headquartered in Ghent[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Henri Pirenne's field of work was medieval studies[16]. Employers include Ghent University[18], a public university[50], in Belgium[51], founded in 1817[52], headquartered in Ghent[53] and University of Liège[20], a public university[54], in Belgium[55], founded in 1817[56]. He held the position of Rector of Ghent University[17]. A notable student of him was Jacques Pirenne[27].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henri Pirenne is Pirenne Thesis[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Jean Reynaud Prize[58], a literary award[59], in France[60]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[61], an award[62], in France[63]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[64], an award[65], in France[66]; honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[67], an award[68], in France[69]; Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[70]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger[71], an award[72], in France[73].

Personal Life

A child of Henri Pirenne was Jacques Pirenne[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 24, 1935[5], October 25, 1935[11], and 1935[12]. Henri Pirenne died in Uccle[4].

Why It Matters

Henri Pirenne ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Henri Pirenne born?

Henri Pirenne was born in Verviers[2].

Where did Henri Pirenne die?

Henri Pirenne died in Uccle[4].

What did Henri Pirenne do for work?

Henri Pirenne worked as medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Henri Pirenne go to school?

Henri Pirenne was educated at University of Liège[21], Frederick William University Berlin[22], Leipzig University[23], and University of Paris[24].

What awards did Henri Pirenne receive?

Honors received include Jean Reynaud Prize[58], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[61], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[64], and honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[67].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [74] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [75] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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