Dr. Daniel Vaillancourt

Biography

Daniel Vaillancourt is an accomplished scholar in French Studies, with a focus on 17th-century literature, urban discourse, semiotics, and 19th-century Quebec literature. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Université du Québec à Montréal in 1992 following his M.A. in 1986 and B.A. in 1984, both from the same institution. His research interests explore the intersection of police and literature in late 17th-century France, particularly concerning the role of the first General Lieutenant of Police. He has authored and edited various influential publications, including 'Police et savoirs (XVIIe-XXe siècles)' set to be published in Fall 2024, and his previous works have critically engaged with urbanities in Paris and the ceremony's intertwining with the private and the public in the early modern period. Vaillancourt's contributions to academic discourse have been recognized through multiple book reviews and scholarly discussions across notable history journals. He currently teaches at Western University, where he continues to cultivate new generations of scholars in the field of French literature and culture.

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