Alphonse Dain

1896–1964 (age 68)

Biography

Alphonse Dain devoted his career to scholarship, shaping generations of students through his patient teaching and expansive knowledge at the university level. Colleagues recall his lectures as disciplined yet generous, encouraging thoughtful inquiry and exacting standards.

His academic leadership left an imprint on the humanities that remains valued, and the quiet avenues of Vaugirard Cemetery now hold a tribute to his lifelong devotion to learning.

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