François Lebrun
1923–2013 (age 90)
Biography
François Lebrun dedicated his life to tracing the contours of French history, producing careful studies that brought clarity to the lives and institutions of the regions he knew best. A tireless researcher and generous teacher, he guided students and fellow scholars with patience, forging a reputation for rigorous scholarship grounded in compassion.
He remained deeply connected to Saint-Paterne-Racan, where he championed heritage projects and encouraged public interest in the past, ensuring that the stories of the local landscape would be preserved and celebrated.