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Signature of Ernest Lavisse

Ernest Lavisse

French historian (1842-1922)

† 1922-08-18 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 21 language Wikipedias
License & source
CC0 · Wikidata
Life

Ernest Lavisse was born on December 17, 1842 in Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache and died on August 18, 1922 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, aged 79. Recorded occupations: historian, university teacher and writer. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include director of École normale supérieure (Paris) and Member of the Académie française. Fields of work: history. Educated at École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Charlemagne and Institution Massin. Honours include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Prix Thérouanne. Member of Académie Française, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Russian Academy of Sciences.

At a glance
Born
December 17, 1842 · Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache
Died
August 18, 1922 · 6th arrondissement of Paris
Age at death
79
Citizenship
France
Occupations
historian, university teacher, writer
Positions held
director of École normale supérieure (Paris), Member of the Académie française
Education
École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Charlemagne, Institution Massin
Honours
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Prix Thérouanne
Wikipedia editions
21 languages
Signature licence
CC0
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q981891 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Ernest Lavisse on Wikipedia.

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