Jean Vercoutter

French Egyptologist (1911-2000)
Person human Q869643
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Jean Vercoutter

Summary

Jean Vercoutter is a human[1]. Born in Lambersart[2], he… he was born on +1911-01-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on +2000-07-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an egyptologist[6], university teacher[7], and archaeologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean Vercoutter's place of birth was Lambersart[2].
  • Jean Vercoutter died in Paris[4].
  • Jean Vercoutter was born on +1911-01-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jean Vercoutter died on +2000-07-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[10].
  • Jean Vercoutter held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean Vercoutter worked as an egyptologist[6].
  • Jean Vercoutter's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jean Vercoutter's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Jean Vercoutter held the position of chairperson[12].
  • Among Jean Vercoutter's employers was Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale[13].
  • Jean Vercoutter was employed by University of Lille[14].
  • Among Jean Vercoutter's employers was Louvre Museum[15].
  • Jean Vercoutter was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[16].
  • Jean Vercoutter's education included a stint at School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17].
  • Jean Vercoutter was educated at Académie Julian[18].
  • Jean Vercoutter was educated at University of Paris[19].
  • Jean Vercoutter's education included a stint at Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Vercoutter is The Search for Ancient Egypt[21].
  • Jean Vercoutter received the Bordin Prize[22].
  • Jean Vercoutter received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Jean Vercoutter received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[24].
  • Jean Vercoutter was a member of German Archaeological Institute[25].
  • Jean Vercoutter was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[26].
  • Jean Vercoutter is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Vercoutter's place of birth was Lambersart[2]. He was born on +1911-01-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17], a public university[28], in France[29], founded in 1975[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Académie Julian[18], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1867[34]; University of Paris[19], a former entity[35], in France[36], founded in 1150[37], headquartered in Paris[38]; and Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[20], a school[39], in France[40], founded in 1856[41], headquartered in avenue du Roule[42]. Jean Vercoutter earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[6], university teacher[7], and archaeologist[8]. Employers include Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale[13], a research center[44], in Egypt[45], founded in 1880[46], headquartered in Cairo[47]; University of Lille[14], a public research university[48], in France[49], founded in 1559[50], headquartered in Lille[51]; Louvre Museum[15], an art museum[52], in France[53], founded in 1793[54]; and National Center for Scientific Research[16], a French public establishment of a scientific and technological character[55], in France[56], founded in 1939[57], headquartered in Paris[58]. Jean Vercoutter held the position of chairperson[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Vercoutter is The Search for Ancient Egypt[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Bordin Prize[22], a literary award[59], in France[60], founded in 1835[61]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[24], a grade of an order[64], founded in 1955[65].

Death and Burial

Jean Vercoutter died on +2000-07-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jean Vercoutter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Works attributed to him include The Search for Ancient Egypt[68], a version, edition or translation[69], written by him[70].

FAQs

Where was Jean Vercoutter born?

Jean Vercoutter's place of birth was Lambersart[2].

Where did Jean Vercoutter die?

Jean Vercoutter passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean Vercoutter do for work?

Jean Vercoutter worked as egyptologist[6], university teacher[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did Jean Vercoutter go to school?

Jean Vercoutter was educated at School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17], Académie Julian[18], University of Paris[19], and Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[20].

What awards did Jean Vercoutter receive?

Honors received include Bordin Prize[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[24].

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