Allan Kardec
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Summary
Allan Kardec was born on October 3, 1804[1], in Lyon[2]. He died on March 31, 1869[3], in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a translator[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and head teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,355 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Amélie Boudet[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Field of work: spiritism[14]
- Notable work: The Spirits Book[15], The Gospel According to Spiritism[16], The Book on Mediums[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Movement: spiritism[19]
- Commons category: Allan Kardec[20]
- Cause of death: intracranial aneurysm[21]
- Family name: Rivail[22]
- Given name: Hippolyte[23], Léon[24]
- Pseudonym: Allan Kardec[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Allan Kardec[26]
- Commons gallery: Allan Kardec[27]
- Student of: Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Described by source: Infernal Dictionary, 6th ed.[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
- Commons Creator page: Allan Kardec[32]
- Birth name: Hyppolite Léon Denizard Rivail[33]
- Name in native language: Allan Kardec[34]
Why It Matters
Allan Kardec has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include The Spirits Book[37], a written work[38]; The Book on Mediums[39], a written work[40]; and What Is Spiritism?[41], a written work[42].
FAQs
Where was Allan Kardec born?
Allan Kardec was born in Lyon[2].
Where did Allan Kardec die?
Allan Kardec passed away in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Allan Kardec married to?
Allan Kardec's spouses include Amélie Boudet[11].
What did Allan Kardec do for work?
Allan Kardec worked as a translator[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and head teacher[8].