Jérôme Carcopino

French archaeologist, epigraphist and historian (1881-1970)
Person human Q122503
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Jérôme Carcopino

Summary

Jérôme Carcopino is a human[1]. Born in Verneuil-sur-Avre[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1881[3]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 17, 1970[5]. He worked as a historian[6], official[7], epigrapher[8], and archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jérôme Carcopino's place of birth was Verneuil-sur-Avre[2].
  • Jérôme Carcopino passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jérôme Carcopino was born on June 27, 1881[3].
  • Jérôme Carcopino died on March 17, 1970[5].
  • Burial took place at Q110343590[11].
  • Jérôme Carcopino held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jérôme Carcopino's professions included historian[6].
  • Jérôme Carcopino worked as an official[7].
  • Jérôme Carcopino worked as an epigrapher[8].
  • Jérôme Carcopino worked as an archaeologist[9].
  • Jérôme Carcopino held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[13].
  • Jérôme Carcopino held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[14].
  • Jérôme Carcopino held the position of seat 3 of the Académie française[15].
  • Jérôme Carcopino held the position of Q61788885[16].
  • Jérôme Carcopino held the position of director of the École française de Rome[17].
  • Jérôme Carcopino held the position of acting director of the École française de Rome[18].
  • Jérôme Carcopino was employed by Faculty of Arts of Paris[19].
  • Jérôme Carcopino was employed by École Normale Supérieure[20].
  • Jérôme Carcopino was employed by University of Algiers 1[21].
  • Among Jérôme Carcopino's employers was French School of Rome[22].
  • Among Jérôme Carcopino's employers was French School of Rome[23].
  • Among Jérôme Carcopino's employers was French School of Rome[24].
  • Jérôme Carcopino's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[25].
  • Jérôme Carcopino was educated at University of Paris[26].
  • A notable student of Jérôme Carcopino was Marcel Durry[27].

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Origins and Family

Jérôme Carcopino was born in Verneuil-sur-Avre[2]. He was born on June 27, 1881[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[25], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Paris[26], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Jérôme Carcopino earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], official[7], epigrapher[8], and archaeologist[9]. Employers include Faculty of Arts of Paris[19], a faculty[37], in France[38], founded in 1808[39]; École Normale Supérieure[20], a école normale supérieure[40], in France[41], founded in 1794[42], headquartered in Paris[43]; University of Algiers 1[21], a university[44], in Algeria[45], founded in 1909[46]; and French School of Rome[22], a research institute[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1873[49], headquartered in Rome[50]. Positions held include director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[13]; seat 3 of the Académie française[15], a seat of a scientific academy[51]; Q61788885[16]; director of the École française de Rome[17]; acting director of the École française de Rome[18]; and member of the École française de Rome[52]. A notable student of Jérôme Carcopino was Marcel Durry[27]. He supervised Jean Gagé as a doctoral student[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[54], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[57], a courage award[58], in France[59], founded in 1915[60]; Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[61], an award[62], in United Kingdom[63]; Concours général[64], a recurring event[65], in France[66], founded in 1747[67]; Louis Barthou Prize[68], a literary award[69], in France[70]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[71], a grade of an order[72], in France[73].

Death and Burial

Jérôme Carcopino died on March 17, 1970[5]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Q110343590[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jérôme Carcopino include Departmental Museum of archaeology Gilort (Jérôme) Carcopino[74], a museum[75], in France[76], founded in 1978[77].

Why It Matters

Jérôme Carcopino ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Departmental Museum of archaeology Gilort (Jérôme) Carcopino[74], a museum[75], in France[76], founded in 1978[77].

FAQs

Where was Jérôme Carcopino born?

Jérôme Carcopino was born in Verneuil-sur-Avre[2].

Where did Jérôme Carcopino die?

Jérôme Carcopino died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jérôme Carcopino do for work?

Jérôme Carcopino worked as historian[6], official[7], epigrapher[8], and archaeologist[9].

Where did Jérôme Carcopino go to school?

Jérôme Carcopino was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25] and University of Paris[26].

What awards did Jérôme Carcopino receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[54], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[57], Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[61], and Concours général[64].

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