Paul Deschamps
Paul Deschamps | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1888 Paris, France |
| Died | 25 February 1974 (aged 85) Paris, France |
| Occupations | Historian, art historian |
| Known for | Director of the Musée des Monuments Français |
| Children | Hubert Deschamps |
| Relatives | Jérôme Deschamps (grandson) |
| Awards | Commander of the Legion of Honour |
Paul Deschamps (19 September 1888 – 25 February 1974) was a French medieval historian and art historian. He served as director of the Musée des Monuments Français in Paris and specialized in the study of medieval art and architecture.[1][2][3]
Career
Deschamps conducted influential research on Crusader architecture, particularly the fortress of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria.[4] His work on the fortress, notably published in Les Châteaux des croisés en Terre sainte: Le Crac des Chevaliers (1934).[5] He also published works on medieval monuments and museum collections, including Musée National des Monuments français (1945).[6]
References
- ^ "AGORHA Record". AGORHA (INHA). Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Savant". Comité des travaux historiques et scientifiques. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Deschamps, Paul". Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Paul Deschamps, inventor of Krak". Ministère de la Culture. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ La Monte, John L. Review: Les Châteaux des Croisés en Terre Sainte. Vol. 10. JSTOR. pp. 700–705.
- ^ "Musée National des Monuments français". Open Library. Retrieved 10 March 2026.