Franz Cumont
Belgian archaeologist, historian, philologist and epigrapher (1868-1947) · Belgium · On the map · Academics · Died at 79
Franz-Valéry-Marie Cumont was a Belgian archaeologist and historian, a philologist and student of epigraphy, who brought these often isolated specialties to bear on the syncretic mystery religions of Late Antiquity, notably Mithraism.
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1947Died20 August 19471936Francqui PrizeAward1929Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of ParisAward1920Silliman Memorial LecturesAward1868Born3 January 1868
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Country
Belgium
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1868 to 1947 · aged 79
