Fernand Vercauteren

Belgian historian (1903-1979)
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Summary

Fernand Vercauteren was born on January 1, 1903[1], in Ghent[2]. He died on January 1, 1979[3]. He worked as a historian[4].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 3, 1903[5]
  • Date of death: February 12, 1979[6]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[7]
  • Employer: University of Liège[8]
  • Educated at: Ghent University[9]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Rennes[10], doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[11], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[12]
  • Member of: Medieval Academy of America[13], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Doctoral student: André Joris[16]
  • Family name: Vercauteren[17]
  • Given name: Fernand[18]
  • Student of: Maurice Prou[19]

FAQs

Where was Fernand Vercauteren born?

Fernand Vercauteren was born in Ghent[2].

What did Fernand Vercauteren do for work?

Fernand Vercauteren worked as a historian[4].

Where did Fernand Vercauteren go to school?

Fernand Vercauteren was educated at Ghent University[9].

What awards did Fernand Vercauteren receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Rennes[10], doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[11], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[12].

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  7. [10] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Journal officiel de la République française. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . VcBA (identifier). Retrieved . persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . VcBA (identifier). Retrieved . persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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