The French historian Pierre Nora, recognized for his contribution to the study of identity and memory, died at the age of 93. Their most outstanding work The Places of Memory, published between 1984 and 1993, spans seven volumes and was developed in collaboration with more than 130 historians. Throughout her career, Nora established herself as a central figure in French intellectual life in the second half of the twentieth century, exploring the role of the historian in the construction of memory and collective memory.
In addition to her academic work, Nora was a member of the Académie Française and directed Gallimard's Humanities Collection. His personal life was marked by his relationship with journalist Anne Sinclair, with whom he was linked until his separation in 2012. Their legacy will endure in the realm of history, and their work will continue to be fundamental for those who study cultural memory and national identity.
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