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Benoît Melançon

b. 1958

Canadian professor and writer

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Born 1958. Benoît Melançon is a Canadian writer, chief scientific officer, university teacher, bibliographer, blogger and essayist.

Benoît Melançon (born September 20, 1958) is a Québécois writer and academic. He was the director of the Department of French Literature at the Université de Montréal and the scientific director of the Presses de l'Université de Montréal. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

A specialist in 18th-century French literature, Melançon has also written about Québécois cultural history and linguistics. Since May 1992, he has published an electronic bibliography of 18th-century literature; it currently is on its 550th issue and contains over 64,000 titles.

His monograph "The Rocket: A Cultural History of Maurice Richard" was met with critical acclaim, winning the Prix du Québec, and was recognized by La Presse as "one of the five best Québécois essays of the 2000s."

In August 2024, he was named Professor Emeritus at the Université de Montréal.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Université de Montréal
Positions held
Full professor
Employers
Université de Montréal
Awards
Raymond Klibansky Prize; André Laurendeau Prize; Prix Georges-Émile-Lapalme
Also known as
Benoit Melançon, Benoit Melancon, Benoît Melancon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Benoît Melançon?

Canadian professor and writer

When was Benoît Melançon born?

Benoît Melançon was born on 20 September 1958 in Verdun.

What is Benoît Melançon's occupation?

Benoît Melançon is a writer, chief scientific officer, university teacher, bibliographer, blogger and essayist.

What nationality is Benoît Melançon?

Benoît Melançon is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benoît Melançon

· Wikidata: Q2896600

· DBpedia: Benoît Melançon

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