Arthur Giry

French historian and academic

Arthur Giry - French historian and academic
Born

February 28th, 1848
177 years ago

Died

1899
126 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to the fields of history and education in France. Focused on medieval and modern history, with a particular interest in the development of historical science. Developed methods for teaching history that influenced future historians. Authored several important works that shaped the study of history in French academia.

Authored 'Histoire de la littérature française'

Developed historical teaching methodologies

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