Alain de Benoist

French political theorist
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Alain de Benoist

Summary

Alain de Benoist is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Symphorien[2]. He was born on December 11, 1943[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], writer[5], essayist[6], political activist[7], and political theorist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alain de Benoist was born in Saint-Symphorien[2].
  • Alain de Benoist was born on December 11, 1943[3].
  • Alain de Benoist held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Alain de Benoist's native language[11].
  • Alain de Benoist's professions included philosopher[4].
  • Alain de Benoist worked as a writer[5].
  • Alain de Benoist's professions included essayist[6].
  • Alain de Benoist worked as a political activist[7].
  • Alain de Benoist worked as a political theorist[8].
  • Alain de Benoist's professions included journalist[12].
  • Alain de Benoist was educated at Paris Law Faculty[13].
  • Alain de Benoist's education included a stint at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[14].
  • Alain de Benoist was educated at Lycée Montaigne[15].
  • Alain de Benoist was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Alain de Benoist is Vu de droite[17].
  • Alain de Benoist received the Prix de l'essai[18].
  • Alain de Benoist was a member of Groupement de recherche et d'études pour la civilisation européenne[19].
  • Alain de Benoist was a member of Mensa France[20].
  • Alain de Benoist was a member of Northern League[21].
  • Alain de Benoist was a member of Society of Friends of Bayreuth[22].
  • Alain de Benoist was a member of Mensa International[23].
  • Alain de Benoist was a member of ISL Paladins[24].
  • Alain de Benoist's religion is recorded as modern paganism[25].
  • Alain de Benoist is recorded as male[26].
  • Alain de Benoist's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Alain de Benoist was born in Saint-Symphorien[2]. He was born on December 11, 1943[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Paris Law Faculty[13], a faculty[28], in France[29]; University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[14], a university in France[30], in France[31], founded in 1971[32], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[33]; Lycée Montaigne[15], a lycée[34], in France[35], founded in 1891[36]; and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[16], an educational facility[37], in France[38], founded in 1965[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], writer[5], essayist[6], political activist[7], political theorist[8], and journalist[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alain de Benoist is Vu de droite[17].

Recognition

Alain de Benoist received the Prix de l'essai[18].

Personal Life

Alain de Benoist's religion is recorded as modern paganism[25]. He was affiliated with the Nationalist Movement of Progress[40].

Why It Matters

Alain de Benoist ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Alain de Benoist born?

Alain de Benoist's place of birth was Saint-Symphorien[2].

What did Alain de Benoist do for work?

Alain de Benoist worked as philosopher[4], writer[5], essayist[6], political activist[7], and political theorist[8].

Where did Alain de Benoist go to school?

Alain de Benoist was educated at Paris Law Faculty[13], University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[14], Lycée Montaigne[15], and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[16].

What awards did Alain de Benoist receive?

Honors received include Prix de l'essai[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [40] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . phdn.org. phdn.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Au-delà des vents du Nord. wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Visages de la Nouvelle Droite. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . t-online.de. t-online.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [17] . wikidata.org.

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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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