About Raymond Janin
Lived 1882 – 1972 (aged 89). Raymond Janin was a French historian and byzantinist.
Raymond Janin, A.A. (31 August 1882 – 12 July 1972) was a French Byzantinist. An Assumptionist priest, he was also the author of several significant works on Byzantine studies.
Major works La Thrace: Études historique et géographique (1920) Les Églises orientales et les rites orientaux (1922) Saint Basile, archevêque de Césarée et Docteur de l'Église (1929) Les Églises séparées d'Orient (1930) Constantinople byzantine. Développement urbain et répertoire topographique (1950); 2nd revised edition 1964 La Géographie ecclésiastique de l'empire byzantine (1953)
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Who was Raymond Janin?
French priest and Byzantinist (1882-1972)
When was Raymond Janin born?
Raymond Janin was born on 31 August 1882 in Bogève.
When did Raymond Janin die?
Raymond Janin died on 12 July 1972 in Lorgues.
What was Raymond Janin's occupation?
Raymond Janin was a historian and byzantinist.
What nationality was Raymond Janin?
Raymond Janin was French.
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