John Meyendorff
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Summary
John Meyendorff was born on February 17, 1926[1], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He died on July 22, 1992[3], in Montreal[4]. He worked as a church historian[5], university teacher[6], Byzantinist[7], theologian[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (636 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Theophil Baron Meyendorff[11]
- Mother: Yekaterina Shidlovskaya[12]
- Spouse: Marie Meyendorff[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14], United States[15]
- Position held: president[16]
- Employer: Harvard University[17], University of Notre Dame[18], Fordham University[19]
- Educated at: St. Sergius Institute[20], École pratique des hautes études[21]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[22]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: Meyendorff[25]
- Doctoral student: Alexander Dvorkin[26]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[27]
- Family name: Meyendorff[28]
- Given name: Jean[29], Ivan[30], John[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], French[34], Russian[35]
- Sibling: André Meyendorff[36]
Why It Matters
John Meyendorff has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
His notable doctoral advisees include Alexander Dvorkin[39], a radiographer[40], b. 1955[41], of Soviet Union[42], specialised in medieval studies[43].
FAQs
Where was John Meyendorff born?
John Meyendorff's place of birth was Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
Where did John Meyendorff die?
John Meyendorff passed away in Montreal[4].
Who were John Meyendorff's parents?
John Meyendorff's father was Theophil Baron Meyendorff[11]. John Meyendorff's mother was Yekaterina Shidlovskaya[12].
Who was John Meyendorff married to?
John Meyendorff's spouses include Marie Meyendorff[13].
What did John Meyendorff do for work?
John Meyendorff worked as a church historian[5], university teacher[6], Byzantinist[7], theologian[8], and historian[9].
Where did John Meyendorff go to school?
John Meyendorff was educated at St. Sergius Institute[20] and École pratique des hautes études[21].
What awards did John Meyendorff receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22].