Charles Fourier

French utopian socialist and philosopher (1772–1837)
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Charles Fourier

Summary

Charles Fourier is a human[1]. Born in Besançon[2], he… he was born on April 7, 1772[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 10, 1837[5]. He worked as an economist[6], sociologist[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,474 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Fourier's place of birth was Besançon[2].
  • Charles Fourier died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Fourier was born on April 7, 1772[3].
  • Charles Fourier was born on 1772[11].
  • Charles Fourier died on October 10, 1837[5].
  • Charles Fourier died on 1837[12].
  • Charles Fourier is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[13].
  • Charles Fourier held citizenship in France[14].
  • Charles Fourier's professions included economist[6].
  • Charles Fourier worked as a sociologist[7].
  • Charles Fourier worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Charles Fourier's professions included writer[9].
  • Charles Fourier's field of work was Fourierism[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Fourier is phalanstère[16].
  • Charles Fourier was influenced by Nicolas-Edme Rétif[17].
  • Charles Fourier is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles Fourier's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles Fourier is associated with the utopian socialism movement[20].
  • Charles Fourier's Commons category is recorded as Charles Fourier[21].
  • Charles Fourier's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[22].
  • Charles Fourier's family name is recorded as Fourier[23].
  • Charles Fourier's given name is recorded as Charles[24].
  • Charles Fourier's given name is recorded as François[25].
  • Charles Fourier's given name is recorded as Marie[26].
  • Charles Fourier's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Charles Fourier[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Fourier was born in Besançon[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 7, 1772[3] and 1772[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], sociologist[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. Charles Fourier's field of work was Fourierism[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Fourier is phalanstère[16]. Things named for him include Fourierism[28], a political ideology[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 10, 1837[5] and 1837[12]. Charles Fourier passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Charles Fourier ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,474 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He has been cited as an influence by Peter Lamborn Wilson[32], an ontologist[33], 1945–2022[34], of United States[35] and Dmitry Akhsharumov[36], a writer[37], 1823–1910[38], of Russian Empire[39], specialised in medicine[40].

He is credited with the discovery of Fourierism[41], a political ideology[42]. Entities named for him include Fourierism[28], a political ideology[29].

FAQs

Where was Charles Fourier born?

Charles Fourier was born in Besançon[2].

Where did Charles Fourier die?

Charles Fourier died in Paris[4].

What did Charles Fourier do for work?

Charles Fourier worked as economist[6], sociologist[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9].

Who did Charles Fourier influence?

Charles Fourier has been cited as an influence by Peter Lamborn Wilson[32] and Dmitry Akhsharumov[36].

What did Charles Fourier discover?

Charles Fourier is credited as discoverer of Fourierism[41].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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