Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler

Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler

historian Greece

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.

Born on Aug 01, 1926 (99 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
162,354
Power
4,740$
Sentiment
8.88
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Greece 7 8.14 0.74% +10% 10,423,054 85,380 $190,000 1,556$
France 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 65,273,511 76,973 $2,700,000 3,184$
Totals 8 75,696,565 162,353 $2,890,000 4,740$
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Greece Greece: Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler is a prominent Byzantine scholar who enjoys admiration akin to that of a pop star. 9

Kathimerini: Βυζαντινολόγος ποπ σταρ | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ

Greece Greece: Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was honored at her funeral with a quote reflecting on the failures of the rich and the capable. 8

Kathimerini: Πόση ντροπή αντέχουμε; | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ

France France: Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was a prominent Franco-Greek historian and the first woman to lead the prestigious Sorbonne University. 9

Le Monde: Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, grande byzantiniste, est morte