Nicholas Zernov

Christian theologian and ecumenist (1898–1980)
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Nicholas Zernov

Summary

Nicholas Zernov is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1898[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on August 25, 1980[5]. He worked as a historian[6], theologian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nicholas Zernov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Nicholas Zernov passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Nicholas Zernov was born on October 9, 1898[3].
  • Nicholas Zernov was born on October 21, 1898[10].
  • Nicholas Zernov died on August 25, 1980[5].
  • Nicholas Zernov's father was Mikhail Zernov[11].
  • Among Nicholas Zernov's spouses was Militsa Zyornova[12].
  • Nicholas Zernov held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Nicholas Zernov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Nicholas Zernov's professions included historian[6].
  • Nicholas Zernov worked as a theologian[7].
  • Nicholas Zernov's professions included writer[8].
  • Nicholas Zernov's field of work was theology[15].
  • Nicholas Zernov's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Nicholas Zernov's field of work was emigration[17].
  • Nicholas Zernov's field of work was literary activity[18].
  • Nicholas Zernov's field of work was Orthodox doctrine[19].
  • Nicholas Zernov was employed by St. Sergius Institute[20].
  • Among Nicholas Zernov's employers was University of Oxford[21].
  • Among Nicholas Zernov's employers was Drew University[22].
  • Among Nicholas Zernov's employers was Duke University[23].
  • Nicholas Zernov was educated at Faculty of Orthodox Theology, University of Belgrade[24].
  • Nicholas Zernov's education included a stint at University of Belgrade[25].
  • Nicholas Zernov's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[26].
  • Nicholas Zernov is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Nicholas Zernov was born in Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1898[3] and October 21, 1898[10]. His father was Mikhail Zernov[11].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Orthodox Theology, University of Belgrade[24], a faculty[28], in Serbia[29], founded in 1920[30] and University of Belgrade[25], a public university[31], in Serbia[32], founded in 1808[33], headquartered in Belgrade[34]. Nicholas Zernov earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], theologian[7], and writer[8]. Fields of work include theology[15], an academic discipline[36]; philosophy[16], an academic discipline[37]; emigration[17], an activity[38]; literary activity[18]; and Orthodox doctrine[19]. Employers include St. Sergius Institute[20], a private higher education in France[39], in France[40], founded in 1925[41], headquartered in Paris[42]; University of Oxford[21], a collegiate university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1096[45], headquartered in Oxford[46]; Drew University[22], a university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1867[49]; and Duke University[23], a university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1838[52], headquartered in Durham[53].

Personal Life

Among Nicholas Zernov's spouses was Militsa Zyornova[12]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[26].

Death and Burial

Nicholas Zernov died on August 25, 1980[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Nicholas Zernov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Zernov born?

Nicholas Zernov was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Nicholas Zernov die?

Nicholas Zernov died in Oxford[4].

Who were Nicholas Zernov's parents?

Nicholas Zernov's father was Mikhail Zernov[11].

Who was Nicholas Zernov married to?

Nicholas Zernov's spouses include Militsa Zyornova[12].

What did Nicholas Zernov do for work?

Nicholas Zernov worked as historian[6], theologian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Nicholas Zernov go to school?

Nicholas Zernov was educated at Faculty of Orthodox Theology, University of Belgrade[24] and University of Belgrade[25].

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  25. [10] . Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 2, 2005. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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