Abel Rey

French philosopher (1873-1940)
Person human Q2821533
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Abel Rey

Summary

Abel Rey is a human[1]. Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], he… he was born on December 29, 1873[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 13, 1940[5]. He worked as a historian of science[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], Abel Rey…
  • Abel Rey died in Paris[4].
  • Abel Rey was born on December 29, 1873[3].
  • Abel Rey died on January 13, 1940[5].
  • Abel Rey held citizenship in France[9].
  • Abel Rey's professions included historian of science[6].
  • Abel Rey's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Abel Rey held the position of university teacher[10].
  • Among Abel Rey's employers was University of Paris[11].
  • Among Abel Rey's employers was University of Burgundy Europe[12].
  • Among Abel Rey's employers was Faculty of Arts of Paris[13].
  • Abel Rey was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[14].
  • Abel Rey's doctoral advisor was Émile Boutroux[15].
  • A notable student of Abel Rey was Gaston Bachelard[16].
  • Abel Rey received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Abel Rey was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[18].
  • Abel Rey is recorded as male[19].
  • Abel Rey's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Abel Rey is associated with the historical epistemology movement[21].
  • Abel Rey supervised Gaston Bachelard as a doctoral student[22].
  • Abel Rey's Commons category is recorded as Abel Rey[23].
  • Abel Rey was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Abel Rey's family name is recorded as Rey[25].
  • Abel Rey's given name is recorded as Abel[26].
  • Abel Rey's given name is recorded as François[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], Abel Rey… he was born on December 29, 1873[3].

Education

Abel Rey was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[14]. His doctoral advisor was Émile Boutroux[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of science[6] and philosopher[7]. Employers include University of Paris[11], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of Burgundy Europe[12], an educational institution[32], in France[33], founded in 1722[34], headquartered in Dijon[35]; and Faculty of Arts of Paris[13], a faculty[36], in France[37], founded in 1808[38]. Abel Rey held the position of university teacher[10]. A notable student of him was Gaston Bachelard[16]. He supervised Gaston Bachelard as a doctoral student[22].

Recognition

Abel Rey received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

Death and Burial

Abel Rey died on January 13, 1940[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Abel Rey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

His notable doctoral advisees include Gaston Bachelard[40], a philosopher[41], 1884–1962[42], of France[43], specialised in philosophy of science[44].

FAQs

Where was Abel Rey born?

Abel Rey's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2].

Where did Abel Rey die?

Abel Rey died in Paris[4].

What did Abel Rey do for work?

Abel Rey worked as historian of science[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Abel Rey go to school?

Abel Rey was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[14].

What awards did Abel Rey receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Academia.edu. academia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Revue de métaphysique et de morale. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Les Professeurs de la Faculté des lettres de Paris
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Employer University of Paris, University of Burgundy Europe, Faculty of Arts of Paris
    Given name Abel, François
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