Fernand Braudel
Historian and academic, The Mediterranean
Born
August 24th, 1902
122 years ago
Died
1985
40 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in 1902, an influential historian focused on the Mediterranean region. Contributed to historical methodology with an emphasis on long-term social, economic, and environmental factors. Authored the seminal work 'The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II', which explored the interplay between geography and history. Held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including the Collège de France, where innovative ideas on the framework of historical analysis were developed.
Authored 'The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II'
Developed the concept of 'la longue durée' in history
Served as a director of studies at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales
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