Alexandre Koyré
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Summary
Alexandre Koyré was born on August 29, 1892[1], in Taganrog[2]. He died on April 28, 1964[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], historian of science[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,098 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: 5th arrondissement of Paris[10]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12], Russian Empire[13]
- Field of work: philosophy of science[14], history of science[15]
- Employer: Princeton University[16], Cairo University[17], École pratique des hautes études[18], The New School[19]
- Educated at: Collège de France[20], Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], University of Göttingen[22]
- Award received: George Sarton Medal[23], Binoux Prize[24], CNRS silver medal[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], International Academy of the History of Science[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Doctoral student: Abdel Rahman Badawi[30]
- Commons category: Alexandre Koyré[31]
- Archives at: Humathèque Condorcet[32]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Arts[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34]
- Family name: Koyré[35]
- Given name: Alexandre[36]
- Described at URL: https://comihistocnrs.hypotheses.org/2706[37]
- Academic thesis: Q116996334[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39], Russian[40], English[41], Latin[42]
- Name in native language: Alexandre Koyré[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexandre Koyré include Koyré Medal[44], a science award[45].
Why It Matters
Alexandre Koyré has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Alexandre Kojève[48], a philosopher[49], 1902–1968[50], of France[51], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], specialised in political philosophy[53].
Entities named for him include Koyré Medal[44], a science award[45].
His notable doctoral advisees include Abdel Rahman Badawi[54], a philosopher[55], 1917–2002[56], of Egypt[57], specialised in philosophy[58].
FAQs
Where was Alexandre Koyré born?
Alexandre Koyré was born in Taganrog[2].
Where did Alexandre Koyré die?
Alexandre Koyré passed away in Paris[4].
What did Alexandre Koyré do for work?
Alexandre Koyré worked as a philosopher[5], historian of science[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8].
Where did Alexandre Koyré go to school?
Alexandre Koyré was educated at Collège de France[20], Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], and University of Göttingen[22].
What awards did Alexandre Koyré receive?
Honors received include George Sarton Medal[23], Binoux Prize[24], CNRS silver medal[25], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
Who did Alexandre Koyré influence?
Alexandre Koyré has been cited as an influence by Alexandre Kojève[48].