François Victor Alphonse Aulard
1849–1928 (age 79)
Biography
François Victor Alphonse Aulard was the first scholar appointed to teach the history of the French Revolution, dedicating his career to publishing meticulous editions of revolutionary debates and correspondence. His insistence on primary sources and critical methods brought clarity to a tumultuous period.
Aulard defended the republican legacy through lectures and public writings, encouraging renewed civic engagement, and his contributions continued to influence generations of historians after his passing in 1928 at Batignolles Cemetery.