Marc Fumaroli

Marc Fumaroli
Born(1932-06-10)10 June 1932
Died24 June 2020(2020-06-24) (aged 88)
Paris, France
NationalityFrench
EducationLycée Thiers
Alma materAix-Marseille University
University of Paris
OccupationHistorian
Known forMember of the Académie Française

Marc Fumaroli (10 June 1932 – 24 June 2020) was a French historian and essayist who was widely respected as an advocate for French literature and culture.[1] While born in Marseille, Fumaroli grew up in the Moroccan city of Fez,[2] and served in the French army during the Algerian War.[3]

  1. ^ Larcher, Théophile (4 July 2020). "Marc Fumaroli, Defender of French Culture, Is Dead at 88". New York Times.
  2. ^ Catinchi, Philippe-Jean (24 June 2020). "Literature historian Marc Fumaroli is dead". Le Monde.
  3. ^ Bitton, Matthis (9 July 2020). "Marc Fumaroli, Champion of Civilization and the Arts". National Review.