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Carolyn Chappell Lougee, sometimes called Carolyn Lougee Chappell, is an American historian specializing in the social history of early modern France, with a particular focus on women's history and the Huguenot diaspora. She is currently a professor emerita of history at Stanford University.
Education
[edit]Chappell Lougee earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Smith College. She then went on to complete a Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. She attained her Doctor of Philosophy degree, also from the University of Michigan.
Career
[edit]Lougee joined the Stanford University Department of History in 1973, rising from assistant professor to full professor. She served as chair of the department from 1998-2001 and 2002-2005. In addition to her teaching and research, Lougee held several administrative positions at Stanford, including:
- Senior Associate Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences (1982-87, 1989-92)
- Dean of Undergraduate Studies (1982-87)
Research and Publications
[edit]Lougee's research focuses on the social history of early modern France, with particular emphasis on women's history and the Huguenot diaspora. She is the author of several books, including:
- Facing the Revocation: Huguenot Families, Faith, and the King's Will (Oxford University Press, 2016)
- Le Paradis des Femmes: Women, Salons, and Social Stratification in Seventeenth-Century France (Princeton University Press, 1976)
- Death at School: Saint-Cyr in the Eighteenth Century
She has also written numerous articles and book chapters on topics related to her research interests. In addition, Lougee is the creator of the historical simulation software The Would-Be Gentleman.
Awards and Honors
[edit]Lougee has received numerous awards and honors for her teaching and scholarship, including:
- David Pinkney Prize for the most distinguished work in French history, Society for French Historical Studies (2016)
- Frances Richardson Keller-Sierra Prize for the best history monograph, Western Association of Women Historians (2016)
- Best Scholarly Work Award, National Huguenot Society (2018)
- Frances and Charles Field Professor in History (2005-)
- Fellow, Stanford Humanities Center (2006-07)
- Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (1987-88)
Professional Service
[edit]Lougee has been an active member of the historical profession, serving on numerous committees and editorial boards for organizations such as the American Historical Association, the Society for French Historical Studies, and the Western Society for French History. She has also served as a consultant for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the College Board.