Clémence Pernoud

Clémence Pernoud was a French historian and writer, best known for her work on medieval history and the history of women. She was a prominent figure in French intellectual life during the mid-20th century. Pernoud was born in 1905 and died in 1994. She wrote several books on history and was a prolific scholar. She was also a prominent figure in the French Resistance during World War II. Pernoud's work has been widely acclaimed and she is considered one of the most important historians of her generation. She was awarded the Grand Prix de l'Histoire de France in 1985 for her contributions to the field of history.