Étienne Klein

French Philosopher of Science, epistemologist
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Étienne Klein

Summary

Étienne Klein is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on April 1, 1958[3]. He worked as a philosopher of science[4], physicist[5], radio personality[6], and historian of science[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Étienne Klein…
  • Étienne Klein was born on April 1, 1958[3].
  • Étienne Klein's father was Denys Klein[9].
  • Étienne Klein held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Étienne Klein's native language[11].
  • Étienne Klein worked as a philosopher of science[4].
  • Étienne Klein worked as a physicist[5].
  • Étienne Klein worked as a radio personality[6].
  • Étienne Klein's professions included historian of science[7].
  • Étienne Klein held the position of director[12].
  • Among Étienne Klein's employers was Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission[13].
  • Étienne Klein's education included a stint at École Centrale Paris[14].
  • Étienne Klein was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].
  • Étienne Klein's doctoral advisor was Dominique Lecourt[16].
  • Étienne Klein received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[17].
  • Étienne Klein received the Jean-Perrin Prize[18].
  • Étienne Klein received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Étienne Klein received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[20].
  • Étienne Klein was a member of French Academy of Technologies[21].
  • Étienne Klein was a member of Conseil d’éthique de la Data et de l’IA d'Orange[22].
  • Étienne Klein is recorded as male[23].
  • Étienne Klein's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Étienne Klein's Commons category is recorded as Étienne Klein[25].
  • Étienne Klein earned the academic degree of diplôme d'études approfondies[26].
  • Étienne Klein earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[27].

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Origins and Family

Étienne Klein was born in Paris[2]. He was born on April 1, 1958[3]. His father was Denys Klein[9]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at École Centrale Paris[14], an engineering college[28], in France[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in Châtenay-Malabry[31] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]. Étienne Klein's doctoral advisor was Dominique Lecourt[16]. Academic degrees include diplôme d'études approfondies[26], doctorate in France[27], and habilitation[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher of science[4], physicist[5], radio personality[6], and historian of science[7]. Étienne Klein was employed by Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission[13]. He held the position of director[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Jean-Perrin Prize[18], a science award[38], in France[39], founded in 1972[40]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[20], a grade of an order[43], founded in 1955[44].

Why It Matters

Étienne Klein has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Étienne Klein born?

Étienne Klein's place of birth was Paris[2].

Who were Étienne Klein's parents?

Étienne Klein's father was Denys Klein[9].

What did Étienne Klein do for work?

Étienne Klein worked as philosopher of science[4], physicist[5], radio personality[6], and historian of science[7].

Where did Étienne Klein go to school?

Étienne Klein was educated at École Centrale Paris[14] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].

What awards did Étienne Klein receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], Jean-Perrin Prize[18], Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[20].

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  1. [2] . puf.com. puf.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . puf.com. Retrieved . puf.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . iramis.cea.fr. iramis.cea.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . sfpnet.fr. Retrieved . sfpnet.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . SUDOC. wikidata.org.
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  25. [35] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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