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Francis Richard

b. 1948

French orientalist

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About Francis Richard

Born 1948. Francis Richard is a French orientalist and librarian.

Francis Richard (born 1948) is a French orientalist. He is known for his research on Persian manuscripts in the Oriental collection of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.

He is a winner of Farabi International Award.

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Important facts

Born

3 December 1948

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Orientalist, librarian

Nationality

France

Education

Bibliothèque Nationale de France

Employers

Louvre Museum, Bibliothèque universitaire des langues et civilisations, Bibliothèque nationale de France

Also known as

Richard Francis

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Francis Richard's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Francis Richard?

French orientalist

When was Francis Richard born?

Francis Richard was born on 3 December 1948.

What is Francis Richard's occupation?

Francis Richard is an orientalist and librarian.

What nationality is Francis Richard?

Francis Richard is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Richard

· Wikidata: Q104605836

· DBpedia: Francis Richard

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