Victor Febvre
French historian (1878-1956)
1878 — 1956
Quick Facts
Profession
French historian (1878-1956)
Born
July 22, 1878
Died
1956 (age ~78)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
professor, historian
FranceBorn in NancyDied in Saint-Amour
1878
Born in Nancy (1878-07-22)
1924
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1936
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1948
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1952
Positionpresident (1952–1956)
1956
Died in Saint-Amour
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Lucien Paul Victor Febvre was a French historian best known for the role he played in establishing the Annales School of history. He was the initial editor of the Encyclopédie française together with Anatole de Monzie.
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Who is Victor Febvre?+
Lucien Paul Victor Febvre was a French historian best known for the role he played in establishing the Annales School of history. He was the initial editor of the Encyclopédie française together with Anatole de Monzie.
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Febvre born?+
Victor Febvre was born on July 22, 1878.
When did Victor Febvre die?+
Victor Febvre died in 1956, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — July 22, 1878
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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