Fons et origo
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Fons et origo is a latin term meaning "source and origin". Typical usage of the term describes Athens
as the fons et origo of democracy, or Italy as the fons et origo of classical music. Lancelot Ware
(1915–2000), the founder of Mensa
, was awarded the honorary title Fons et Origo by the society in 1987.
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
as the fons et origo of democracy, or Italy as the fons et origo of classical music. Lancelot Ware
Lancelot Ware
Lancelot Lionel Ware OBE was an English barrister, biochemist and co-founder of Mensa.Lancelot Ware's main claim to fame is co-founding Mensa, the international society for intellectually gifted people, with the Australian barrister Roland Berrill in 1946...
(1915–2000), the founder of Mensa
Mensa International
Mensa is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world. It is a non-profit organization open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardised, supervised IQ or other approved intelligence test...
, was awarded the honorary title Fons et Origo by the society in 1987.