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Jules Michelet

(1798–1874) Historian France

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Jules Michelet was a historian from France, best known for Histoire de France.

Quick Facts About Jules Michelet

Born
August 21, 1798
Died
February 9, 1874
Nationality
France
Profession
Historian
Notable works
Histoire de France
Known for
Satanism and Witchcraft, Histoire de France, Histoire de la revolution francaise, Introduction à l'Histoire universelle
Spouse
Pauline Rousseau

About Jules Michelet

Jules Michelet was a French historian and writer, best known for his multi-volume work Histoire de France, which chronicles the history of France from its earliest origins to the French Revolution. Michelet was influenced by Giambattista Vico, particularly by his emphasis on the role of ordinary people and their customs in shaping historical narratives, which contrasted with the traditional focus on political and military elites. Michelet also drew inspiration from Vico's concept of the corsi e ricorsi—the cyclical nature of history—in which societies rise and fall in a recurring pattern.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Concours général Knight of the Legion of Honour

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