Maurice Rheims

Maurice Rheims (1910–2003) was a French art historian, writer and french resistance fighter.

Maurice Rheims in brief

Born
1910
Died
2003
Known for
art historian, writer, french resistance fighter and auctioneer
Place of birth
Versailles
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Prosper Maurice Gilles Rheims.

Born at Versailles in 1910, died at 8th arrondissement of Paris in 2003.

In detail

Maurice Rheims studied at École du Louvre. the recorded working language is French.

Employment is recorded with Hôtel Drouot. Positions recorded include seat 32 of the Académie française. Membership is recorded of Académie Française.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Broquette-Gonin prize, Croix de guerre 1939–1945 and Resistance Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Maurice Rheims”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1243536: Maurice Rheims

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