Maxime Rodinson

French historian, sociologist and orientalist (1915–2004).

Born January 26th, 1915 in 13th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]

Died May 23rd, 2004 at 89 years old in 15th arrondissement of Marseille. [ref]

Occupations
Islamicist, historian, sociologist
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