Knibiehler Yvonne

About Yvonne Knibiehler

Birth

1922

Death

2025

Yvonne Knibiehler, née Azaïs was a French academic, essayist, historian and feminist, specializing in the history of women and motherhood.

Yvonne Knibiehler was a prominent French historian who dedicated her life to analyzing the social condition of women.

Born in Montpellier in 1922, her intellectual legacy spans a prolific career with 29 published works.

Her main work, Femmes, familles, filiations, is a fundamental reference for understanding the history of family structures.

As a feminist figure, her academic work deeply explored social aspects and the evolution of women in France.

After a life dedicated to historical research, she passed away in February 2025, leaving an indelible mark on feminist thought.