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Henri Prentout
1867–1933
A French historian with a deep attachment to Normandy, he wrote vividly about the region’s past while also teaching at the University of Caen. His work ranges from medieval Norman history to studies of local institutions, students, and city life.
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Caen et Bayeux
by Henri Prentout
About the author
Born in Le Havre on September 15, 1867, and died in Caen on November 27, 1933, Henri Prentout was a French historian and university professor. He is especially remembered for his scholarship on Normandy and for his connection to the intellectual life of Caen.
Prentout taught at the University of Caen and belonged to the Académie des sciences, arts et belles-lettres de Caen. His books and studies show a wide curiosity: he wrote on the origins of the Duchy of Normandy, on Dudon of Saint-Quentin, and on the history of Caen, its university, and its Renaissance builders.
His work earned important recognition during his lifetime, including the Prix Thérouanne, the Prix Gobert, and appointment as a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur. For listeners interested in regional history, medieval France, or the world of Norman scholarship, he is an author who brings careful research and a strong sense of place.