About Claude Sumner
Lived 1919 – 2012 (aged 92). Claude Sumner was a Canadian philosopher.
Claude Sumner, SJ (1919–2012) was a Canadian professor of philosophy who worked at Addis Ababa University from 1953. He was best known for his work on Zera Yacob.
Sumner died on June 24, 2012, in Montreal, Canada, at the age of 92.
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Who was Claude Sumner?
Canadian philosopher (1919-2012)
When was Claude Sumner born?
Claude Sumner was born on 10 July 1919.
When did Claude Sumner die?
Claude Sumner died on 24 June 2012.
What was Claude Sumner's occupation?
Claude Sumner was a philosopher.
What nationality was Claude Sumner?
Claude Sumner was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Sumner. https://biography.guide/claude-sumner/
MLA: "Claude Sumner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claude-sumner/.
Chicago: "Claude Sumner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/claude-sumner/.
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