Marc Fumaroli

French historian of literature (1932-2020)
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Marc Fumaroli

Summary

Marc Fumaroli is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on June 10, 1932[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on June 24, 2020[5]. He worked as an essayist[6], literary critic[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Marc Fumaroli's place of birth was Marseille[2].
  • Marc Fumaroli died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Marc Fumaroli was born on June 10, 1932[3].
  • Marc Fumaroli died on June 24, 2020[5].
  • Marc Fumaroli is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Marc Fumaroli held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Marc Fumaroli's native language[14].
  • Marc Fumaroli worked as an essayist[6].
  • Marc Fumaroli worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Marc Fumaroli's professions included historian[8].
  • Marc Fumaroli worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Marc Fumaroli worked as a philologist[10].
  • Marc Fumaroli's professions included literary scholar[15].
  • Marc Fumaroli held the position of president[16].
  • Marc Fumaroli held the position of president[17].
  • Marc Fumaroli held the position of member of the Académie française[18].
  • Marc Fumaroli was employed by Collège de France[19].
  • Among Marc Fumaroli's employers was University Lille-III[20].
  • Marc Fumaroli was employed by Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[21].
  • Among Marc Fumaroli's employers was Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[22].
  • Marc Fumaroli was employed by University of Lille[23].
  • Marc Fumaroli's education included a stint at Lycée Thiers[24].
  • Marc Fumaroli's education included a stint at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[25].
  • Marc Fumaroli's education included a stint at Aix-Marseille University[26].
  • Marc Fumaroli's education included a stint at University of Paris[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marc Fumaroli was born in Marseille[2]. He was born on June 10, 1932[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Lycée Thiers[24], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[25], a university in France[31], in France[32], founded in 1971[33], headquartered in rue Victor-Cousin[34]; Aix-Marseille University[26], a public research university[35], in France[36], founded in 2012[37], headquartered in Marseille[38]; and University of Paris[27], a former entity[39], in France[40], founded in 1150[41], headquartered in Paris[42]. Marc Fumaroli earned the academic degree of doctorate[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include essayist[6], literary critic[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], philologist[10], and literary scholar[15]. Employers include Collège de France[19], a higher education institution[44], in France[45], founded in 1530[46], headquartered in Paris[47]; University Lille-III[20], an open-access publisher[48], in France[49], founded in 1970[50], headquartered in Pont-de-Bois[51]; Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[21], a university in France[52], in France[53], founded in 1971[54], headquartered in rue Victor-Cousin[55]; Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[22], a school[56], in France[57], founded in 1794[58], headquartered in rue Saint-Martin[59]; and University of Lille[23], a public research university[60], in France[61], founded in 1559[62], headquartered in Lille[63]. Positions held include president[16], a corporate title[64] and member of the Académie française[18]. Doctoral students include Philippe-Joseph Salazar[65], Françoise Waquet[66], Jean Balsamo[67], Jean-Charles Darmon[68], Pierre Maréchaux[69], and Alain Génetiot[70].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[71], a grade of an order[72], in France[73]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[74], a grade of an order[75], founded in 1955[76]; Rome Prize[77], an art prize[78], in United States[79]; Balzan Prize[80], a science award[81], in Switzerland[82], founded in 1961[83]; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[84], an award[85], in Spain[86]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Bologna[87], an award[88], in Italy[89].

Death and Burial

Marc Fumaroli died on June 24, 2020[5]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Marc Fumaroli ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

His notable doctoral advisees include Philippe-Joseph Salazar[92], a philosopher[93], b. 1955[94], of France[95], awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award[96], specialised in philosophy[97].

FAQs

Where was Marc Fumaroli born?

Born in Marseille[2], Marc Fumaroli…

Where did Marc Fumaroli die?

Marc Fumaroli died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Marc Fumaroli do for work?

Marc Fumaroli worked as essayist[6], literary critic[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Marc Fumaroli go to school?

Marc Fumaroli was educated at Lycée Thiers[24], Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[25], Aix-Marseille University[26], and University of Paris[27].

What awards did Marc Fumaroli receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[71], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[74], Rome Prize[77], and Balzan Prize[80].

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  1. 2d ago · Maxime Ravel · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → president, president, member of the Académie française
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