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Jean-Pierre Mahé

b. 1944

French historian, armenologist and philologist

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About Jean-Pierre Mahé

Born 1944. Jean-Pierre Mahé is a French historian, orientalist, philologist and translator.

Jean-Pierre Mahé (, born 21 March 1944, Paris) is a French orientalist, philologist and historian of Caucasus, and a specialist of Armenian studies.

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Important facts

Born
21 March 1944, Paris
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian, orientalist, philologist, translator
Nationality
France
Education
Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales, Catholic University of Paris
Positions held
President
Employers
Laval University, École pratique des hautes études
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Fellow of the British Academy; Honorary doctorate at the Laval University; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great; French Order of Academic Palms; Order of St. Gregory the Great; Order of Friendship

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Pierre Mahé?

French historian, armenologist and philologist

When was Jean-Pierre Mahé born?

Jean-Pierre Mahé was born on 21 March 1944 in Paris.

What is Jean-Pierre Mahé's occupation?

Jean-Pierre Mahé is a historian, orientalist, philologist and translator.

What nationality is Jean-Pierre Mahé?

Jean-Pierre Mahé is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Pierre Mahé

· Wikidata: Q3169534

· DBpedia: Jean-Pierre Mahé

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