Jean-Yves Frétigné

Jean-Yves Frétigné is a Lecturer in History at the University of Rouen-Normandy, specializing in political history, cultural history, and the history of ideas with a focus on 19th- and 20th-century Italy. He has held academic and administrative roles, including Director of the Presses Universitaires de Rouen et du Havre (PURH) and membership in the CNU (2020-2022). His research explores the interplay between political culture, scientific thought, and legal frameworks, particularly in Italy's Risorgimento and state-building processes. He has authored 13 monographs, edited 11 books, and published over 112 articles.

• Educations: Doctor of History from IEP Paris, Agrégé in History
• Research Affiliations: Sciences Po History Center, University of Nice's Center for Modern and Contemporary Mediterranean Studies

His awards include the Knight in the Order of Academic Palms (2022) and the Prix Mazzini (2011). He has supervised over 40 Master's students and served on numerous editorial and scientific committees. His work bridges Italian and French historiography, emphasizing transnational influences and political thought.