Jean Favier (2 April 1932 – 12 August 2014)[1] was a French historian, who specialized in Medieval history.

[2] After his secondary studies at the Lycées Buffon and Henri-IV, he was a student at the École nationale des chartes, from which he graduated as valedictorian in 1956 with a thesis entitled Un conseiller de Philippe le Bel : Enguerrand de Marigny.

In 1967, he defended his doctoral thesis on pontifical finances at the time of the Great Western Schism.

In parallel to his career as a teacher-researcher, he held leading positions in the administration of culture.

He was also a radio personality, hosting in particular the program Question pour l'Histoire on France Inter.

The Minister of Culture and Communication, Aurélie Filippetti addresses a tribute to the great historian and servant of the state.