The University of the Antilles announced this Thursday, November 14, 2024, the death of Jacques Adélaïde-Merlande, “emeritus historian” and first president of the Antilles-Guyane University Center. A pillar of higher education in Guadeloupe and Martinique, he leaves behind an intellectual and academic legacy.
The University of the West Indies (UA) expressed its sadness this Thursday, November 14, 2024, by announcing the death of Jacques Adélaïde-Merlande at the age of 91.
This pioneer of higher education in Martinique and Guadeloupe, marked the history of the institution by becoming the first elected president of the Antilles-Guyane University Center (CUAG) of the time (1972 to 1977).
Lecturer, certified and associate professor of History, honorary doctor from the University of the West Indies, president of the Historical Society of Guadeloupe, active member of the Historical Societies of Martinique and Guadeloupe, Jacques Adélaïde-Merlande was a highly appreciated intellectual within the university community.
In its press release, the University of the West Indies describes it as “a true scholar, one of the essential players in the structuring and development of higher education in our West Indian territories”.
He contributed significantly to making known the history of Guadeloupe and Martinique, particularly through his works which are today scientific references.
The University of the West Indies
Jacques Adélaïde-Merlande devoted his life to research and transmission. “His contribution remains a legacy for our institution and for the academic community,” thus concludes the University of the Antilles, which expresses its “deep gratitude”.
