Georges Benrekassa French historian and literary critic dead at age 93

Georges Benrekassa, a French historian and literary critic, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 93–94.

Born in Marseille in 1932, he was a longtime professor at Paris Diderot University. He specialized in the 18th century, particularly the works of Montesquieu.

Georges Benrekassa, 93–94, French historian and literary critic.