Roland de Vaux

French archaeologist (1903–1971)
Person human Q695459
Roland de Vaux
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Roland de Vaux

Summary

Roland de Vaux is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1903[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on September 10, 1971[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], Catholic priest[8], and friar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Roland de Vaux…
  • Roland de Vaux passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Roland de Vaux was born on December 17, 1903[3].
  • Roland de Vaux died on September 10, 1971[5].
  • Roland de Vaux's father was Jacques de Vaux[11].
  • Roland de Vaux held citizenship in France[12].
  • Roland de Vaux's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Roland de Vaux worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Roland de Vaux worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Roland de Vaux's professions included friar[9].
  • Roland de Vaux held the position of director[13].
  • Roland de Vaux was employed by French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem[14].
  • Roland de Vaux was educated at University of Paris[15].
  • Roland de Vaux received the Burkitt Medal[16].
  • Roland de Vaux was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[17].
  • Roland de Vaux's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Roland de Vaux's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Roland de Vaux is recorded as male[20].
  • Roland de Vaux's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Roland de Vaux's Commons category is recorded as Roland de Vaux[22].
  • Roland de Vaux's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[23].
  • Roland de Vaux's family name is recorded as De Vaux[24].
  • Roland de Vaux's given name is recorded as Roland[25].
  • Roland de Vaux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Roland de Vaux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Roland de Vaux's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 17, 1903[3]. His father was Jacques de Vaux[11].

Education

Roland de Vaux was educated at University of Paris[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], Catholic priest[8], and friar[9]. Roland de Vaux was employed by French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem[14]. He held the position of director[13].

Recognition

Roland de Vaux received the Burkitt Medal[16].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[18], a Christian denomination[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0001[30], headquartered in Vatican City[31] and Catholicism[19], a Christian denominational family[32], founded in 1054[33].

Death and Burial

Roland de Vaux died on September 10, 1971[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4].

Why It Matters

Roland de Vaux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Roland de Vaux born?

Roland de Vaux's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Roland de Vaux die?

Roland de Vaux died in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Roland de Vaux's parents?

Roland de Vaux's father was Jacques de Vaux[11].

What did Roland de Vaux do for work?

Roland de Vaux worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], Catholic priest[8], and friar[9].

Where did Roland de Vaux go to school?

Roland de Vaux was educated at University of Paris[15].

What awards did Roland de Vaux receive?

Honors received include Burkitt Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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