Antoine Destutt de Tracy

French philosopher (1754-1836)
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Antoine Destutt de Tracy
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Antoine Destutt de Tracy

Summary

Antoine Destutt de Tracy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on July 20, 1754[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 9, 1836[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], politician[7], economist[8], military personnel[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy was born in Paris[2].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy passed away in Paris[4].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy was born on July 20, 1754[3].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy was born on 1754[12].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy died on March 9, 1836[5].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy died on 1836[13].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Tracy-Durfort-Laubespin-Sieyes[15].
  • A child of Antoine Destutt de Tracy was Victor Destutt de Tracy[16].
  • A child of Antoine Destutt de Tracy was Émilie Destutt de Tracy[17].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy held citizenship in France[18].
  • French was Antoine Destutt de Tracy's native language[19].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy worked as a politician[7].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy worked as an economist[8].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy worked as a writer[10].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy's field of work was philosophy[20].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy held the position of deputy to the Estates-General of 1789[21].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy held the position of Member of the Chamber of Peers[22].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy held the position of member of the Sénat conservateur[23].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy held the position of seat 40 of the Académie française[24].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[25].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Antoine Destutt de Tracy received the Order of Saint Louis[27].

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Origins and Family

Antoine Destutt de Tracy was born in Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 20, 1754[3] and 1754[12]. French was his native language[19].

Education

Antoine Destutt de Tracy was educated at University of Strasbourg[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], politician[7], economist[8], military personnel[9], and writer[10]. Antoine Destutt de Tracy's field of work was philosophy[20]. Positions held include deputy to the Estates-General of 1789[21]; Member of the Chamber of Peers[22]; member of the Sénat conservateur[23], a position[28], in French First Republic[29], founded in 1799[30]; and seat 40 of the Académie française[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[31], in France[32] and Order of Saint Louis[27], an order[33], in France[34], founded in 1693[35].

Personal Life

Children include Victor Destutt de Tracy[16], a politician[36], 1781–1864[37], of France[38], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[39] and Émilie Destutt de Tracy[17], 1780–1860[40], of France[41]. Antoine Destutt de Tracy was affiliated with the Idéologues[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 9, 1836[5] and 1836[13]. Antoine Destutt de Tracy died in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[14] and Grave of Tracy-Durfort-Laubespin-Sieyes[15].

Why It Matters

Antoine Destutt de Tracy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Pierre Laromiguière[45], a politician[46], 1756–1837[47], of France[48], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[49].

FAQs

Where was Antoine Destutt de Tracy born?

Antoine Destutt de Tracy was born in Paris[2].

Where did Antoine Destutt de Tracy die?

Antoine Destutt de Tracy passed away in Paris[4].

What did Antoine Destutt de Tracy do for work?

Antoine Destutt de Tracy worked as philosopher[6], politician[7], economist[8], military personnel[9], and writer[10].

Where did Antoine Destutt de Tracy go to school?

Antoine Destutt de Tracy was educated at University of Strasbourg[25].

What awards did Antoine Destutt de Tracy receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26] and Order of Saint Louis[27].

Who did Antoine Destutt de Tracy influence?

Antoine Destutt de Tracy has been cited as an influence by Pierre Laromiguière[45].

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  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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

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  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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