Madeleine Horn-Monval

Biography

Madeleine Horn-Monval (1886–1972) was a distinguished French librarian whose career was devoted to the organization, preservation, and accessibility of knowledge. Her professional life spanned nearly a century, during which she witnessed and contributed to the evolution of library science and practice in France.

Horn-Monval's dedication to her profession reflected the intellectual values of her era and her commitment to serving scholars and the public through her work in libraries. She was honored with burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery, recognizing her significant contributions to French cultural and intellectual institutions.