Franz Cumont

Summary

Franz Cumont is a human^[1]. He was born in Aalst^[2]. He was born on January 3, 1868^[3]. He passed away in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre^[4]. He died on August 20, 1947^[5]. He worked as a curator^[6], anthropologist^[7], historian of religion^[8], historian^[9], and university teacher^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Franz Cumont was born in Aalst^[2].
• Franz Cumont died in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre^[4].
• Franz Cumont was born on January 3, 1868^[3].
• Franz Cumont was born on January 1, 1868^[12].
• Franz Cumont died on August 20, 1947^[5].
• Franz Cumont died on January 1, 1947^[13].
• Franz Cumont's father was Florent Cumont^[14].
• Franz Cumont's mother was Augustine Faider^[15].
• Franz Cumont held citizenship in Belgium^[16].
• Franz Cumont's professions included curator^[6].
• Franz Cumont's professions included anthropologist^[7].
• Franz Cumont's professions included historian of religion^[8].
• Franz Cumont's professions included historian^[9].
• Franz Cumont worked as a university teacher^[10].
• Franz Cumont worked as an epigrapher^[17].
• Franz Cumont was employed by Ghent University^[18].
• Franz Cumont was educated at Ghent University^[19].
• A notable student of Franz Cumont was Marie Delcourt^[20].
• A notable student of Franz Cumont was Jacques Pirenne^[21].
• Franz Cumont received the Francqui Prize^[22].
• Franz Cumont received the Silliman Memorial Lectures^[23].
• Franz Cumont received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris^[24].
• Franz Cumont was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences^[25].
• Franz Cumont was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences^[26].
• Franz Cumont was a member of Romanian Academy^[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Cumont was born in Aalst^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 3, 1868^[3] and January 1, 1868^[12]. His father was Florent Cumont^[14]. His mother was Augustine Faider^[15].

Education

Franz Cumont's education included a stint at Ghent University^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator^[6], anthropologist^[7], historian of religion^[8], historian^[9], university teacher^[10], and epigrapher^[17]. Among Franz Cumont's employers was Ghent University^[18]. Notable students include Marie Delcourt^[20], a university teacher^[28], 1891–1979^[29], of Belgium^[30], awarded the Bordin Prize^[31] and Jacques Pirenne^[21], a university teacher^[32], 1891–1972^[33], of Belgium^[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Francqui Prize^[22], a science award^[35], in Belgium^[36], founded in 1933^[37]; Silliman Memorial Lectures^[23], an award^[38]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris^[24], an award^[39], in France^[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 20, 1947^[5] and January 1, 1947^[13]. Franz Cumont passed away in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre^[4].

Why It Matters

Franz Cumont ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

FAQs

Where was Franz Cumont born?

Franz Cumont's place of birth was Aalst^[2].

Where did Franz Cumont die?

Franz Cumont passed away in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre^[4].

Who were Franz Cumont's parents?

Franz Cumont's father was Florent Cumont^[14]. Franz Cumont's mother was Augustine Faider^[15].

What did Franz Cumont do for work?

Franz Cumont worked as curator^[6], anthropologist^[7], historian of religion^[8], historian^[9], and university teacher^[10].

Where did Franz Cumont go to school?

Franz Cumont was educated at Ghent University^[19].

What awards did Franz Cumont receive?

Honors received include Francqui Prize^[22], Silliman Memorial Lectures^[23], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris^[24].