Henri Omont

French historian (1857–1940)
Person human Q3131723
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Henri Omont

Summary

Henri Omont is a human[1]. Born in Évreux[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1857[3]. He passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on December 9, 1940[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], historian[7], classical philologist[8], and palaeographer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Évreux[2], Henri Omont…
  • Henri Omont passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Henri Omont was born on September 15, 1857[3].
  • Henri Omont died on December 9, 1940[5].
  • Henri Omont held citizenship in France[11].
  • Henri Omont worked as a librarian[6].
  • Henri Omont worked as a historian[7].
  • Henri Omont's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Henri Omont's professions included palaeographer[9].
  • Henri Omont held the position of president of the Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[12].
  • Henri Omont held the position of Q131617283[13].
  • Henri Omont held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Henri Omont held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Henri Omont held the position of president[16].
  • Henri Omont held the position of director[17].
  • Henri Omont was educated at École des chartes[18].
  • Henri Omont received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Henri Omont received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Henri Omont received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Henri Omont received the French Order of Academic Palms[22].
  • Henri Omont received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].
  • Henri Omont was a member of Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[24].
  • Henri Omont was a member of Medieval Academy of America[25].
  • Henri Omont was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[26].
  • Henri Omont was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Évreux[2], Henri Omont… he was born on September 15, 1857[3].

Education

Henri Omont's education included a stint at École des chartes[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], historian[7], classical philologist[8], and palaeographer[9]. Positions held include president of the Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[12]; Q131617283[13]; chairperson[14], a type of position[28]; president[16], a corporate title[29]; and director[17], a profession[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a Q1499804[33], in France[34], founded in 1802[35]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a Q1499804[36], in France[37]; French Order of Academic Palms[22], an order[38], in France[39], founded in 1808[40]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].

Death and Burial

Henri Omont died on December 9, 1940[5]. He died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Henri Omont has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Henri Omont born?

Henri Omont's place of birth was Évreux[2].

Where did Henri Omont die?

Henri Omont died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Henri Omont do for work?

Henri Omont worked as librarian[6], historian[7], classical philologist[8], and palaeographer[9].

Where did Henri Omont go to school?

Henri Omont was educated at École des chartes[18].

What awards did Henri Omont receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], and French Order of Academic Palms[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Archives de Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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