Francis Dvornik
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Summary
Francis Dvornik was born on August 14, 1893[1], in Chomýž[2]. He died on November 4, 1975[3], in Chomýž[4]. He worked as a historian[5], Catholic priest[6], university teacher[7], Byzantinist[8], and church historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[11]
- Ethnic group: Czechs[12]
- Occupation: religious writer[13], teacher[14], theologian[15]
- Field of work: history[16], history of Christianity[17], Byzantine studies[18], theology[19], Christian Church[20]
- Position held: chaplain[21]
- Employer: Charles University[22], Collège de France[23], School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[24], Harvard University[25]
- Educated at: Palacký University Olomouc[26], Charles University[27], Faculty of Arts of Paris[28]
- Award received: Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, class III[29], Haskins Medal[30], Prix Thérouanne[31], Guggenheim Fellowship[32], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[33]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], Medieval Academy of America[35], Czech Academy of Science and Art[36], Romanian Academy[37]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Military branch: Czechoslovak army in exile[40]
- Family name: Dvornik[41]
- Given name: François[42], Francis[43], František[44]
- Work location: Prague[45], Paris[46], Cambridge[47], Kroměříž[48], Olomouc[49]
- Described by source: REGO[50], Encyklopedie města Kroměříže[51], Olomouc City Library regional database[52]
Why It Matters
Francis Dvornik has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Francis Dvornik born?
Francis Dvornik was born in Chomýž[2].
Where did Francis Dvornik die?
Francis Dvornik passed away in Chomýž[4].
What did Francis Dvornik do for work?
Francis Dvornik worked as a historian[5], Catholic priest[6], university teacher[7], Byzantinist[8], and church historian[9].
Where did Francis Dvornik go to school?
Francis Dvornik was educated at Palacký University Olomouc[26], Charles University[27], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[28].
What awards did Francis Dvornik receive?
Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, class III[29], Haskins Medal[30], Prix Thérouanne[31], and Guggenheim Fellowship[32].