Paul Marchegay

French archivist and historian
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Summary

Paul Marchegay was born on July 10, 1812[1], in Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay[2]. He died on July 3, 1885[3], in Château des Roches-Baritaud[4]. He worked as an archivist[5] and historian[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Félix Marchegay de Lousigny[8]
  • Country of citizenship: France[9]
  • Position held: director[10]
  • Educated at: École des chartes[11]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Officier de l'Instruction publique[13]
  • Member of: Société de l’histoire de France[14], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts d'Angers[15], Académie des belles-lettres, sciences et arts de La Rochelle[16], Société des archives historiques de la Saintonge et de l'Aunis[17], Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[18], société d'émulation de la Vendée[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Academic degree: archivist palaeographer[21]
  • Family name: Marchegay[22]
  • Given name: Paul[23], Alexandre[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
  • Sibling: Émile Marchegay[26]
  • Writing language: French[27]

FAQs

Where was Paul Marchegay born?

Paul Marchegay's place of birth was Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay[2].

Where did Paul Marchegay die?

Paul Marchegay died in Château des Roches-Baritaud[4].

Who were Paul Marchegay's parents?

Paul Marchegay's father was Félix Marchegay de Lousigny[8].

What did Paul Marchegay do for work?

Paul Marchegay worked as an archivist[5] and historian[6].

Where did Paul Marchegay go to school?

Paul Marchegay was educated at École des chartes[11].

What awards did Paul Marchegay receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12] and Officier de l'Instruction publique[13].

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  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

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