Maxime Rodinson

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

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

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

Occupations
Islamicist, historian, orientalist, sociologist, university teacher
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