Marc Fumaroli

French historian of literature (1932-2020) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 88

Marc Fumaroli was a French historian and essayist who was widely respected as an advocate for French literature and culture. While born in Marseille, Fumaroli grew up in the Moroccan city of Fez, and served in the French army during the Algerian War.

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2020Died24 June 20202018Grand Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2011Grand Officer of the National Order of MeritAward2008Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship AwardAward2005Honorary Doctor of the University of Madrid ComplutenseAward2004Prix Combourg-ChateaubriandAward2002Pierre Lafue PrizeAward2001Balzan PrizeAward1994Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAward1992Prix de l'essaiAward1982Monseigneur-Marcel awardAward1979Knight of the French Order of Academic PalmsAward1932Born10 June 1932

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