Jacqueline de Romilly was born on March 26, 1913, in Chartres, France.
Jacqueline de Romilly was born on March 26, 1913, in Chartres, France. Her early life was marked by the loss of her father, Maximilien David, a philosopher who died during World War I. Her upbringing was heavily influenced by her mother, Jeanne Malvoisie, an academic who emphasized the importance of education and intellectual pursuit. This environment of learning and academia set the stage for de Romilly's lifelong dedication to the study and teaching of classical literature.