Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was a prominent Franco-Greek historian and specialist in Byzantine studies, recognized as the first woman to lead the esteemed Sorbonne University in France. Born in Athens in 1926, she became a significant figure in the academic world, contributing to the international recognition of Byzantine culture as a foundational element of European civilization. An active participant in the resistance during World War II, she later moved to France, where she advanced her academic career and held various prestigious positions, including rector of the Academy of Paris. Her extensive writings remain influential in the fields of Byzantine studies and Greek-European relations. Glykatzi-Ahrweiler passed away on February 16, 2023, at the age of 99, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in education and scholarship.
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Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler is a prominent Byzantine scholar who enjoys admiration akin to that of a pop star.
Βυζαντινολόγος ποπ σταρ | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2026-02-23
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was honored at her funeral with a quote reflecting on the failures of the rich and the capable.
Πόση ντροπή αντέχουμε; | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2026-02-22
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was mentioned as one of the significant personalities who passed away recently.
Μητσοτάκης για συμφωνίες με Chevron: «Αναδεικνύουν τη γεωπολιτική μας θέση»Greece· 2026-02-22
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler is known for bringing Byzantine studies out of academic lecture halls.
Διαβάστε στην «Καθημερινή της Κυριακής»Greece· 2026-02-21
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler shared her thoughts on Greek identity and the importance of participation in society.
Ελένη Γλύκατζη-Αρβελέρ: «Ο εφησυχασμός είναι η μεγαλύτερη δειλία»Greece· 2026-02-20
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler is a prominent Byzantine scholar and the first female rector of the University of Sorbonne.
Η ζωή της Ελένης Γλύκατζη – Αρβελέρ: «Νίκησα τις φοβίες μου με τη στολή της πειθαρχίας»Greece· 2026-02-16
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was a prominent Byzantine scholar and the first female rector of the University of Sorbonne.
Ελένη Γλύκατζη-Αρβελέρ (1926-2026): Είχε βγάλει τη λέξη «αδύνατον» από το λεξιλόγιό τηςGreece· 2026-02-16
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was a prominent Franco-Greek historian and the first woman to lead the prestigious Sorbonne University.
Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, grande byzantiniste, est morte
France· 2026-02-16