Marcel Detienne

Belgian historian (1935-2019)
Person human Q1245071
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Marcel Detienne

Summary

Marcel Detienne is a human[1]. He was born in Liège[2]. He was born on October 11, 1935[3]. He died in Nemours[4]. He died on March 21, 2019[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], historian[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], and mythographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Marcel Detienne's place of birth was Liège[2].
  • Marcel Detienne passed away in Nemours[4].
  • Marcel Detienne was born on October 11, 1935[3].
  • Marcel Detienne died on March 21, 2019[5].
  • Marcel Detienne was married to Giulia Sissa[12].
  • Marcel Detienne held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • Marcel Detienne held citizenship in France[14].
  • Marcel Detienne's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Marcel Detienne's professions included historian[7].
  • Marcel Detienne's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Marcel Detienne's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Marcel Detienne's professions included mythographer[10].
  • Marcel Detienne's professions included philosopher[15].
  • Marcel Detienne's field of work was History of ancient Greece[16].
  • Marcel Detienne held the position of director of studies[17].
  • Marcel Detienne held the position of professor emeritus[18].
  • Among Marcel Detienne's employers was Johns Hopkins University[19].
  • Among Marcel Detienne's employers was School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[20].
  • Among Marcel Detienne's employers was University of Paris[21].
  • Marcel Detienne was employed by École pratique des hautes études[22].
  • Marcel Detienne was educated at École pratique des hautes études[23].
  • Marcel Detienne's education included a stint at University of Liège[24].
  • Marcel Detienne received the Guggenheim Fellowship[25].
  • Marcel Detienne received the Amic Prize[26].
  • Marcel Detienne was a member of Comité de vigilance face aux usages publics de l'histoire[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Liège[2], Marcel Detienne… he was born on October 11, 1935[3].

Education

Educated at École pratique des hautes études[23], a grand établissement[28], in France[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Liège[24], a public university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1817[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], historian[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], mythographer[10], and philosopher[15]. Marcel Detienne's field of work was History of ancient Greece[16]. Employers include Johns Hopkins University[19], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1876[37], headquartered in Baltimore[38]; School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[20], a public university[39], in France[40], founded in 1975[41], headquartered in Paris[42]; University of Paris[21], a former entity[43], in France[44], founded in 1150[45], headquartered in Paris[46]; and École pratique des hautes études[22], a grand établissement[47], in France[48], founded in 1868[49], headquartered in Paris[50]. Positions held include director of studies[17], a corporate title[51], in France[52] and professor emeritus[18], an academic title[53]. Doctoral students include Louise Bruit Zaidman[54], a historian[55], b. 1938[56], of France[57]; Arnaud Zucker[58], a classical philologist[59], b. 1964[60], of France[61]; Bernard Mezzadri[62], of France[63]; Renée Koch-Piettre[64], a teacher[65], b. 1950[66], of France[67], specialised in religious studies[68]; and Dominique Jaillard[69], a historian of classical antiquity[70], b. 1961[71], of France[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25], a fellowship grant[73], in United States[74], founded in 1925[75] and Amic Prize[26], a literary award[76], in France[77], founded in 1932[78].

Personal Life

Among Marcel Detienne's spouses was Giulia Sissa[12].

Death and Burial

Marcel Detienne died on March 21, 2019[5]. He died in Nemours[4].

Why It Matters

Marcel Detienne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79]

FAQs

Where was Marcel Detienne born?

Marcel Detienne was born in Liège[2].

Where did Marcel Detienne die?

Marcel Detienne passed away in Nemours[4].

Who was Marcel Detienne married to?

Marcel Detienne's spouses include Giulia Sissa[12].

What did Marcel Detienne do for work?

Marcel Detienne worked as anthropologist[6], historian[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], and mythographer[10].

Where did Marcel Detienne go to school?

Marcel Detienne was educated at École pratique des hautes études[23] and University of Liège[24].

What awards did Marcel Detienne receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25] and Amic Prize[26].

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  1. 5d ago · Verbex · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation anthropologist, historian, classical philologist +3
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