Pierre Nora
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Summary
Pierre Nora was born on November 17, 1931[1], in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on June 2, 2025[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,963 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Paris[9]
- Place of death: 15th arrondissement of Paris[10]
- Father: Gaston Nora[11]
- Mother: Julie Nora[12]
- Spouse: Françoise Cachin[13], Anne Sinclair[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Field of work: history[16], publishing house[17]
- Position held: member of the Académie française[18], director of studies[19], chairperson[20]
- Employer: School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[21], Lycée Pasteur (Oran)[22], Sciences Po[23], Éditions Julliard[24], Éditions Gallimard[25]
- Educated at: Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26], Lycée Carnot[27], Faculty of Arts of Paris[28]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[29], Commander of the Legion of Honour[30], Officer of the Legion of Honour[31], Knight of the Legion of Honour[32], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[33], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[34], Officer of the National Order of Merit[35], Grand Prix Gobert[36], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[37], Jean-Zay Award[38], prix Montaigne de Bordeaux[39], Dan David Prize[40], Jean-Jacques-Rousseau Award[41]
- Member of: Académie Française[42], Comité des intellectuels pour l'Europe des libertés[43], comité de lecture des éditions Gallimard[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Family: Famille Nora[46]
- Doctoral student: Yves Morel[47], François Naud[48], Jamil Dakhlia[49], Claudine Drame[50], Li-Chuan Tai[51]
- Commons category: Pierre Nora[52]
- Unmarried partner: Gabrielle Van Zuylen[53]
- Family name: Nora[54]
- Given name: Pierre[55], Charles[56]
- Work location: Oran[57]
Why It Matters
Pierre Nora has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He is credited with the discovery of memory space[60], a concept[61].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Nora born?
Pierre Nora was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Pierre Nora die?
Pierre Nora died in Paris[4].
Who were Pierre Nora's parents?
Pierre Nora's father was Gaston Nora[11]. Pierre Nora's mother was Julie Nora[12].
Who was Pierre Nora married to?
Pierre Nora's spouses include Françoise Cachin[13] and Anne Sinclair[14].
What did Pierre Nora do for work?
Pierre Nora worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], and publisher[7].
Where did Pierre Nora go to school?
Pierre Nora was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26], Lycée Carnot[27], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[28].
What awards did Pierre Nora receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[29], Commander of the Legion of Honour[30], Officer of the Legion of Honour[31], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[32].
What did Pierre Nora discover?
Pierre Nora is credited as discoverer of memory space[60].