Fernand Braudel

French historian and leader of the Annales School.

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Fernand Braudel was a French historian and leader of the Annales School. Born on 24 August 1902 in Luméville-en-Ornois, Braudel died on 27 November 1985 in Cluses at the age of 83.

Positions held include Member of the Académie française (1984–1985). Notable works include The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II. Braudel studied at University of Paris and Lycée Voltaire. Honours include honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense, Honorary doctor of Leiden University and Commander of the Legion of Honour, among 4 recorded.

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