Jean Irigoin
French classical philologist (1920–2006)
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Summary
Jean Irigoin was born on November 8, 1920[1], in Aix-en-Provence[2]. He died on January 18, 2006[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], hellenist[6], Byzantinist[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: 16th arrondissement of Paris[10]
- Date of death: January 28, 2006[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Position held: president[13]
- Employer: University of Poitiers[14], Collège de France[15], Paris Nanterre University[16], École pratique des hautes études[17], Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[18]
- Educated at: Faculty of Arts of Paris[19]
- Doctoral advisor: André Plassart[20]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], Officer of the National Order of Merit[22], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[23], honorary doctor of the University of Athens[24], Bordin Prize[25], CNRS bronze medal[26]
- Member of: Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[27], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[28], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[29], Academy of Athens[30], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Doctoral student: Raphaële Mouren[33], Pierre Fortassier[34], Claire Guillaumont[35], Michèle Biraud[36], Philippe Brunet[37], Pierre Chiron[38]
- Family name: Irigoin[39]
- Given name: Jean[40]
- Student of: Alphonse Dain[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Birth name: Jean Marie Sauveur Irigoin-Guichandut[43]
- Name in native language: Jean Irigoin[44]
FAQs
Where was Jean Irigoin born?
Jean Irigoin's place of birth was Aix-en-Provence[2].
Where did Jean Irigoin die?
Jean Irigoin passed away in Paris[4].
What did Jean Irigoin do for work?
Jean Irigoin worked as a classical philologist[5], hellenist[6], Byzantinist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Jean Irigoin go to school?
Jean Irigoin was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[19].
What awards did Jean Irigoin receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], Officer of the National Order of Merit[22], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[23], and honorary doctor of the University of Athens[24].