Jean Starcky

One of the early editors of the Dead Sea scrolls (1909-1988)
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Jean Starcky

Summary

Jean Starcky is a human[1]. He was born in Mulhouse[2]. He was born on February 3, 1909[3]. He died in Val-de-Grâce[4]. He died on October 9, 1988[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], orientalist[7], epigrapher[8], and researcher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean Starcky was born in Mulhouse[2].
  • Jean Starcky passed away in Val-de-Grâce[4].
  • Jean Starcky was born on February 3, 1909[3].
  • Jean Starcky died on October 9, 1988[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Jean Starcky held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean Starcky's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Jean Starcky's professions included orientalist[7].
  • Jean Starcky's professions included epigrapher[8].
  • Jean Starcky's professions included researcher[9].
  • Jean Starcky held the position of director[13].
  • Jean Starcky held the position of Director of Research at CNRS[14].
  • Jean Starcky was employed by Catholic University of Paris[15].
  • Among Jean Starcky's employers was Saint Joseph University of Beirut[16].
  • Jean Starcky was educated at Catholic University of Paris[17].
  • Jean Starcky was educated at Pontifical Biblical Institute[18].
  • Jean Starcky's education included a stint at French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem[19].
  • Jean Starcky was educated at École pratique des hautes études[20].
  • Jean Starcky received the Companion of the Liberation[21].
  • Jean Starcky received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Jean Starcky received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[23].
  • Jean Starcky received the Colonial Medal[24].
  • Jean Starcky received the Silver Star[25].
  • Jean Starcky received the CNRS silver medal[26].
  • Jean Starcky's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Starcky's place of birth was Mulhouse[2]. He was born on February 3, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at Catholic University of Paris[17], a Catholic university[28], in France[29], founded in 1875[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Pontifical Biblical Institute[18], a pontifical institute[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1909[34], headquartered in Rome[35]; French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem[19], an academy[36], in Israel[37], founded in 1890[38]; and École pratique des hautes études[20], a grand établissement[39], in France[40], founded in 1868[41], headquartered in Paris[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], orientalist[7], epigrapher[8], and researcher[9]. Employers include Catholic University of Paris[15], a Catholic university[43], in France[44], founded in 1875[45], headquartered in Paris[46] and Saint Joseph University of Beirut[16], a Catholic university[47], in Lebanon[48], founded in 1875[49]. Positions held include director[13], a profession[50] and Director of Research at CNRS[14], a profession[51], in France[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Liberation[21], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[23], a courage award[57], in France[58], founded in 1939[59]; Colonial Medal[24], a campaign medal[60], in France[61], founded in 1893[62]; Silver Star[25], a star[63], in United States[64], founded in 1918[65]; and CNRS silver medal[26], a science award[66], in France[67], founded in 1954[68].

Personal Life

Jean Starcky's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Jean Starcky died on October 9, 1988[5]. He passed away in Val-de-Grâce[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jean Starcky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69]

FAQs

Where was Jean Starcky born?

Jean Starcky's place of birth was Mulhouse[2].

Where did Jean Starcky die?

Jean Starcky died in Val-de-Grâce[4].

What did Jean Starcky do for work?

Jean Starcky worked as Catholic priest[6], orientalist[7], epigrapher[8], and researcher[9].

Where did Jean Starcky go to school?

Jean Starcky was educated at Catholic University of Paris[17], Pontifical Biblical Institute[18], French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem[19], and École pratique des hautes études[20].

What awards did Jean Starcky receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Liberation[21], Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[23], and Colonial Medal[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, orientalist, epigrapher +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
  2. 29d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Country of citizenship France
    Place of death Val-de-Grâce
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    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30468|batch #30468]]: add P1810 to P5739 2/3"
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