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Charles Monnard

1790 – 1865

Swiss historian

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About Charles Monnard

Lived 1790 – 1865 (aged 74). Charles Monnard was a Swiss politician, historian, university teacher, writer and romanist.

Charles Monnard (17 January 1790, in Bern – 13 January 1865, in Bonn) was a Swiss historian.

He studied theology in Lausanne, and from 1813 to 1816, worked as a tutor in Paris. From 1816 to 1845 he was a professor of French literature at the Academy of Lausanne. In 1847 he attained the chair of literature and Romance languages at the University of Bonn, a position he maintained up until his death.

He expanded to Romandy the national-historical movement in Swiss history that had been promoted by German-speaking Swiss historians such as Johannes von Müller and Heinrich Zschokke. He translated both men's works into French, and was one of several historians to work on a continuation of von Müller's Geschichten Schweizerischer Eidgenossenschaft. This work fit into the context of Monnard's liberal politics in the controversies of the time, opposing the attempts of the old elites to reestablish themselves.

Monnard was also a founding member of the Société d'histoire de la Suisse romande, and a member of the Helvetic Society after it was revived in 1819.

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Education
University of Lausanne
Employers
University of Bonn, University of Lausanne
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Monnard?

Swiss historian (1790-1865)

When was Charles Monnard born?

Charles Monnard was born on 17 January 1790 in Bern.

When did Charles Monnard die?

Charles Monnard died on 13 January 1865 in Bonn.

What was Charles Monnard's occupation?

Charles Monnard was a politician, historian, university teacher, writer and romanist.

What nationality was Charles Monnard?

Charles Monnard was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Monnard

· Wikidata: Q121111

· DBpedia: Charles Monnard

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