Philippe Contamine

French historian (1932-2022) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 89

Philippe Contamine was a French historian of the Middle Ages who specialised in military history and the history of the nobility.

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2022Died26 January 20222021Commander of the Legion of HonourAward2017Grand prix du livre d'histoireAward2010Honorary Doctor of the University of PotsdamAward2009Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1973Prix GobertAward1932Born7 May 1932

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Father Henry Contamine

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Spouse Geneviève Contamine

Sibling Claude Contamine

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