Pierre Rosanvallon

Pierre Rosanvallon
Rosanvallon in 2009
Born (1948-01-01) 1 January 1948 (age 76)
Blois, France
EducationHEC Paris
School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences
Occupation(s)Historian
Political scientist

Pierre Rosanvallon (born 1 January 1948) is a French historian and sociologist. He was named a professor at the Collège de France in 2001, holding the chair in modern and contemporary political history.

His works are dedicated to the history of democracy, French political history, the role of the state and the question of social justice in contemporary societies.