Auguste Comte
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Auguste Comte
Summary
Auguste Comte is a human[1]. Born in Montpellier[2], he… he was born on January 19, 1798[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on September 5, 1857[5]. He worked as a repetitor[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], mathematician[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Montpellier[2], Auguste Comte…
- Auguste Comte died in Paris[4].
- Auguste Comte was born on January 19, 1798[3].
- Auguste Comte died on September 5, 1857[5].
- Auguste Comte died on January 1, 1857[12].
- Auguste Comte is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
- Burial took place at Grave of Auguste Comte[14].
- Auguste Comte's mother was Rosalie Boyer[15].
- Auguste Comte was married to Caroline Massin[16].
- Auguste Comte held citizenship in France[17].
- French was Auguste Comte's native language[18].
- Auguste Comte's professions included repetitor[6].
- Auguste Comte's professions included philosopher[7].
- Auguste Comte worked as a sociologist[8].
- Auguste Comte's professions included mathematician[9].
- Auguste Comte's professions included writer[10].
- Auguste Comte's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Auguste Comte's field of work was sociology[20].
- Auguste Comte's education included a stint at Lycée Joffre[21].
- Auguste Comte's education included a stint at École polytechnique[22].
- A notable student of Auguste Comte was Fabien Magnin[23].
- A notable student of Auguste Comte was Pierre Laffitte[24].
- A notable student of Auguste Comte was Richard Congreve[25].
- A notable student of Auguste Comte was Eugène Sémérie[26].
- Auguste Comte received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Auguste Comte's place of birth was Montpellier[2]. He was born on January 19, 1798[3]. His mother was Rosalie Boyer[15]. French was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Lycée Joffre[21], a lycée[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30] and École polytechnique[22], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Palaiseau[34]. Studied under Daniel Encontre[35], a pastor[36], 1762–1818[37], of France[38]; Claude Henri de Rouvroy, comte de Saint-Simon[39], a philosopher[40], 1760–1825[41], of France[42]; Louis Poinsot[43], a mathematician[44], 1777–1859[45], of France[46], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[47], specialised in theoretical mechanics[48]; Augustin-Louis Cauchy[49], a mathematician[50], 1789–1857[51], of France[52], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[53], specialised in mathematical analysis[54]; Jean Nicolas Pierre Hachette[55], a mathematician[56], 1769–1834[57], of France[58], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[59], specialised in descriptive geometry[60]; and François Arago[61].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include repetitor[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], mathematician[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[19], an academic discipline[62] and sociology[20], an academic discipline[63]. Notable students include Fabien Magnin[23], a carpenter[64], 1810–1884[65]; Pierre Laffitte[24], a philosopher[66], 1823–1903[67], of France[68]; Richard Congreve[25], a philosopher[69], 1818–1899[70], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[71]; and Eugène Sémérie[26], a psychiatrist[72], 1832–1884[73], of France[74]. Auguste Comte supervised Maximilien Marie as a doctoral student[75].
Recognition
Auguste Comte received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
Personal Life
Auguste Comte was married to Caroline Massin[16]. His religion is recorded as agnostic atheism[76].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 5, 1857[5] and January 1, 1857[12]. Auguste Comte died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[77]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[13] and Grave of him[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Auguste Comte include Auguste Comte Prize[78].
Why It Matters
Auguste Comte has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
He has been cited as an influence by Théodule-Armand Ribot[80], a psychologist[81], 1839–1916[82], of France[83], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[84], specialised in psychology[85]; Alain[86], a philosopher[87], 1868–1951[88], of France[89], awarded the Concours général[90], specialised in political philosophy[91]; Georges Canguilhem[92], a philosopher[93], 1904–1995[94], of France[95], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[96], specialised in history of science[97]; Émile Durkheim[98], an anthropologist[99], 1858–1917[100], of France[101], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[102], specialised in sociology of religion[103]; Roberto Ardigò[104], a philosopher[105], 1828–1920[106], of Kingdom of Italy[107], specialised in philosophy[108]; and Gabino Barreda[109], a philosopher[110], 1818–1881[111], of Mexico[112].
Works attributed to him include The Course in Positive Philosophy[113], Hierarchy of the sciences[114], and Law of three stages[115]. Entities named for him include Auguste Comte Prize[78].
His notable doctoral advisees include Maximilien Marie[116].
FAQs
Where was Auguste Comte born?
Auguste Comte's place of birth was Montpellier[2].
Where did Auguste Comte die?
Auguste Comte passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Auguste Comte's parents?
Auguste Comte's mother was Rosalie Boyer[15].
Who was Auguste Comte married to?
Auguste Comte's spouses include Caroline Massin[16].
What did Auguste Comte do for work?
Auguste Comte worked as repetitor[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], mathematician[9], and writer[10].
Where did Auguste Comte go to school?
Auguste Comte was educated at Lycée Joffre[21] and École polytechnique[22].
What awards did Auguste Comte receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
Who did Auguste Comte influence?
Auguste Comte has been cited as an influence by Théodule-Armand Ribot[80], Alain[86], Georges Canguilhem[92], and Émile Durkheim[98].