Marc Bloch
French historian (1886–1944)
1886 — 1944
Quick Facts
Profession
French historian (1886–1944)
Born
July 6, 1886
Died
1944 (age ~58)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
historian, professor, university teacher
FranceBorn in 2nd arrondissement of LyonDied in Saint-Didier-de-Formans
1886
Born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon (1886-07-06)
1904
EducationStudied at École Normale Supérieure (1904–1908)
1908
EducationStudied at Leipzig University (1908–1909)
1912
Positionteacher (1912–1914)
1919
Positionsenior lecturer (1919–1921)
1920
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
About
Marc Léopold Benjamin Bloch was a French historian. He was a founding member of the Annales School of French social history. Bloch specialised in medieval history and published widely on medieval France over the course of his career. As an academic, he worked at the University of Strasbourg, the University of Paris, and the University of Montpellier.
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Who is Marc Bloch?+
Marc Léopold Benjamin Bloch was a French historian. He was a founding member of the Annales School of French social history. Bloch specialised in medieval history and published widely on medieval France over the course of his career. As an academic, he worked at the University of Strasbourg, the Uni
What does the name Marc mean?+
The name Marc means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.". It is of French origin.
When was Marc Bloch born?+
Marc Bloch was born on July 6, 1886.
When did Marc Bloch die?+
Marc Bloch died in 1944, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.
The name Marc is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: en:Marchen,fr:marchen.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marc — July 6, 1886
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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