John Scheid

Franco-Luxembourgish historian and professor (1946-)
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John Scheid

Summary

John Scheid is a human[1]. He was born in Luxembourg[2]. He was born on May 31, 1946[3]. He worked as a historian of religion[4], classical scholar[5], archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], and epigrapher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Scheid's place of birth was Luxembourg[2].
  • John Scheid was born on May 31, 1946[3].
  • John Scheid held citizenship in France[10].
  • John Scheid held citizenship in Luxembourg[11].
  • John Scheid worked as a historian of religion[4].
  • John Scheid's professions included classical scholar[5].
  • John Scheid worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • John Scheid's professions included university teacher[7].
  • John Scheid's professions included epigrapher[8].
  • Among John Scheid's employers was Collège de France[12].
  • John Scheid was employed by School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[13].
  • John Scheid was employed by École pratique des hautes études[14].
  • Among John Scheid's employers was Sapienza University of Rome[15].
  • John Scheid's education included a stint at Athénée de Luxembourg[16].
  • John Scheid's education included a stint at École pratique des hautes études[17].
  • John Scheid's doctoral advisor was Robert Schilling[18].
  • A notable work attributed to John Scheid is Nos ancêtres les Romains[19].
  • John Scheid received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • John Scheid received the Émile Girardeau Prize[21].
  • John Scheid received the honorary doctor of the University of Chicago[22].
  • John Scheid was a member of German Archaeological Institute[23].
  • John Scheid was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[24].
  • John Scheid was a member of Academia Europaea[25].
  • John Scheid is recorded as male[26].
  • John Scheid's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Scheid's place of birth was Luxembourg[2]. He was born on May 31, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at Athénée de Luxembourg[16], an atheneum[28], in Luxembourg[29], founded in 1603[30], headquartered in Luxembourg[31] and École pratique des hautes études[17], a grand établissement[32], in France[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. John Scheid's doctoral advisor was Robert Schilling[18]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of religion[4], classical scholar[5], archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], and epigrapher[8]. Employers include Collège de France[12], a higher education institution[37], in France[38], founded in 1530[39], headquartered in Paris[40]; School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[13], a public university[41], in France[42], founded in 1975[43], headquartered in Paris[44]; École pratique des hautes études[14], a grand établissement[45], in France[46], founded in 1868[47], headquartered in Paris[48]; and Sapienza University of Rome[15], a public university[49], in Italy[50], founded in 1303[51], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[52]. Doctoral students include Sylvia Estienne[53], a historian of religion[54], of France[55], specialised in history of religions[56]; Valérie Huet[57], an art historian[58], b. 1962[59]; and Beatrice Lietz[60], a classical scholar[61], b. 1984[62], of France[63].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Scheid is Nos ancêtres les Romains[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; Émile Girardeau Prize[21], an award[66]; and honorary doctor of the University of Chicago[22], an award[67], in United States[68].

Why It Matters

John Scheid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69]

FAQs

Where was John Scheid born?

John Scheid was born in Luxembourg[2].

What did John Scheid do for work?

John Scheid worked as historian of religion[4], classical scholar[5], archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], and epigrapher[8].

Where did John Scheid go to school?

John Scheid was educated at Athénée de Luxembourg[16] and École pratique des hautes études[17].

What awards did John Scheid receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Émile Girardeau Prize[21], and honorary doctor of the University of Chicago[22].

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian of religion, classical scholar, archaeologist +2
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    Academic degree doctorate
    Place of birth Luxembourg
    Award received Knight of the Legion of Honour, Émile Girardeau Prize, honorary doctor of the University of Chicago
    Member of German Archaeological Institute, Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, Academia Europaea
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