Alexis de Tocqueville
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Alexis de Tocqueville
Summary
Alexis de Tocqueville is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 29, 1805[3]. He passed away in Cannes[4]. He died on April 16, 1859[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and jurist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Alexis de Tocqueville was born in Paris[2].
- Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[12], Alexis de Tocqueville…
- Alexis de Tocqueville died in Cannes[4].
- Alexis de Tocqueville was born on July 29, 1805[3].
- Alexis de Tocqueville died on April 16, 1859[5].
- Burial took place at Q110479236[13].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's father was Hervé Clérel de Tocqueville[14].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's mother was Louise Le Peletier de Rosanbo[15].
- Among Alexis de Tocqueville's spouses was Mary Mottley Tocqueville[16].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held citizenship in France[17].
- French was Alexis de Tocqueville's native language[18].
- Alexis de Tocqueville worked as a philosopher[6].
- Alexis de Tocqueville worked as a politician[7].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's professions included writer[8].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's professions included sociologist[9].
- Alexis de Tocqueville worked as a jurist[10].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's professions included historian[19].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of Q59616651[20].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of president[21].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[22].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of Seat 18 of the Académie française[23].
- Alexis de Tocqueville was educated at University of Paris[24].
- Alexis de Tocqueville was educated at Lycée Fabert[25].
- A notable work attributed to Alexis de Tocqueville is Democracy in America[26].
- A notable work attributed to Alexis de Tocqueville is The Old Regime and the Revolution[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and former 1st arrondissement of Paris[12], a former arrondissement of Paris[31], in France[32], founded in 1795[33]. Alexis de Tocqueville was born on July 29, 1805[3]. His father was Hervé Clérel de Tocqueville[14]. His mother was Louise Le Peletier de Rosanbo[15]. French was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[24], a former entity[34], in France[35], founded in 1150[36], headquartered in Paris[37] and Lycée Fabert[25], an educational facility[38], in France[39], founded in 1965[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], jurist[10], and historian[19]. Positions held include Q59616651[20]; president[21], a position[41]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[22], a position[42], in France[43], founded in 1589[44]; and Seat 18 of the Académie française[23], a seat of a scientific academy[45].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Democracy in America[26], a literary work[46], founded in 1830[47] and The Old Regime and the Revolution[27], a literary work[48]. Things named for Alexis de Tocqueville include Mont Pelerin Society[49], Prix Alexis de Tocqueville[50], and Tocqueville effect[51].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54] and Montyon Prize[55], a literary award[56], in France[57].
Personal Life
Alexis de Tocqueville was married to Mary Mottley Tocqueville[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[58].
Death and Burial
Alexis de Tocqueville died on April 16, 1859[5]. He died in Cannes[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[59]. Burial took place at Q110479236[13].
Why It Matters
Alexis de Tocqueville has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Juan Bautista Alberdi[61], a writer[62], 1810–1884[63], of Argentina[64], specialised in politics[65]; Leopoldo Franchetti[66], a politician[67], 1847–1917[68], of Kingdom of Italy[69]; Charles Koch[70], a businessperson[71], b. 1935[72], of United States[73], awarded the Giuseppe Motta Medal[74]; Carlo Alfieri di Sostegno[75], a politician[76], 1827–1897[77], of Kingdom of Italy[78], awarded the grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[79]; Alain Finkielkraut[80], a philosopher[81], b. 1949[82], of Poland[83], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[84], specialised in history of ideas[85]; and Alexander Zinoviev[86], a philosopher[87], 1922–2006[88], of Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[89], awarded the Order of the October Revolution[90], specialised in philosophy[91].
Works attributed to him include The Old Regime and the Revolution[92] and Democracy in America[93]. Entities named for him include Mont Pelerin Society[49], Prix Alexis de Tocqueville[50], and Tocqueville effect[51].
FAQs
Where was Alexis de Tocqueville born?
Alexis de Tocqueville was born in Paris[2].
Where did Alexis de Tocqueville die?
Alexis de Tocqueville passed away in Cannes[4].
Who were Alexis de Tocqueville's parents?
Alexis de Tocqueville's father was Hervé Clérel de Tocqueville[14]. Alexis de Tocqueville's mother was Louise Le Peletier de Rosanbo[15].
Who was Alexis de Tocqueville married to?
Alexis de Tocqueville's spouses include Mary Mottley Tocqueville[16].
What did Alexis de Tocqueville do for work?
Alexis de Tocqueville worked as philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and jurist[10].
Where did Alexis de Tocqueville go to school?
Alexis de Tocqueville was educated at University of Paris[24] and Lycée Fabert[25].
What awards did Alexis de Tocqueville receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[52] and Montyon Prize[55].
Who did Alexis de Tocqueville influence?
Alexis de Tocqueville has been cited as an influence by Juan Bautista Alberdi[61], Leopoldo Franchetti[66], Charles Koch[70], and Carlo Alfieri di Sostegno[75].