Paul Petit
French historian of antiquity
About Paul Petit
Lived 1914 – 1981 (aged 66). Paul Petit was a French historian of classical antiquity and university teacher.
Paul Petit (1914 – 1981/06/14) was a 20th-century French historian, a specialist in ancient Rome. He was a professor at the University of Grenoble.
Paul Petit's books covered a multitude of issues in relation to Rome and the , For example, in his book Histoire générale de l'Empire romain, pages 178–179, he dealt with the Cursus honorum of a senator's son.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Petit?
French historian of antiquity (1914-1981)
When was Paul Petit born?
Paul Petit was born on 29 July 1914 in Aillant-sur-Tholon.
When did Paul Petit die?
Paul Petit died on 24 June 1981 in La Tronche.
What was Paul Petit's occupation?
Paul Petit was a historian of classical antiquity and university teacher.
What nationality was Paul Petit?
Paul Petit was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Petit (historian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Petit. https://biography.guide/paul-petit-historian-of-classical-antiquity/
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