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Jérôme Carcopino

French archaeologist, epigraphist and historian (1881-1970) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 88

Jérôme Ernest Joseph Carcopino was a French historian renowned for his expertise in ancient Rome. Born in Verneuil-sur-Avre (Eure), he held various high-ranking civil service positions and also played a role in French political life. He died in Paris’s 7th arrondissement.

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Louis Barthou Prize1938
Knight of the Legion of Honour1920
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1914-1918
Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford
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Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès

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He was the fifteenth member elected to occupy seat 3 of the Académie française, in 1955.

Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1970 · aged 88