Claude Adrien Helvétius

Summary

Claude Adrien Helvétius is a human^[1]. Born in rue Sainte-Anne^[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1715^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on December 26, 1771^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], writer^[7], French moralist^[8], poet^[9], and encyclopédistes^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in rue Sainte-Anne^[2], Claude Adrien Helvétius…
• Claude Adrien Helvétius passed away in Paris^[4].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius was born on January 26, 1715^[3].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius was born on January 1, 1715^[12].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius was born on June 26, 1715^[13].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius died on December 26, 1771^[5].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius died on December 16, 1771^[14].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius died on January 1, 1771^[15].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius died on December 26, 1777^[16].
• Burial took place at Saint-Roch, Paris^[17].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius's father was Jean Claude Adrian Helvetius^[18].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius was married to Anne-Catherine de Ligniville, Madame Helvétius^[19].
• A child of Claude Adrien Helvétius was Élisabeth Charlotte Helvétius^[20].
• A child of Claude Adrien Helvétius was Geneviève-Adélaïde Helvétius^[21].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius held citizenship in France^[22].
• French was Claude Adrien Helvétius's native language^[23].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius worked as a philosopher^[6].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius's professions included writer^[7].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius worked as a French moralist^[8].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius's professions included poet^[9].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius's professions included encyclopédistes^[10].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius's field of work was philosophy^[24].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius held the position of fermier général^[25].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[26].
• Claude Adrien Helvétius was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences^[27].

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Origins and Family

Claude Adrien Helvétius was born in rue Sainte-Anne^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 26, 1715^[3], January 1, 1715^[12], and June 26, 1715^[13]. His father was Jean Claude Adrian Helvetius^[18]. French was his native language^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], writer^[7], French moralist^[8], poet^[9], and encyclopédistes^[10]. Claude Adrien Helvétius's field of work was philosophy^[24]. He held the position of fermier général^[25].

Personal Life

Claude Adrien Helvétius was married to Anne-Catherine de Ligniville, Madame Helvétius^[19]. Children include Élisabeth Charlotte Helvétius^[20], 1752–1799^[28], of France^[29] and Geneviève-Adélaïde Helvétius^[21], 1754–1817^[30], of France^[31]. His religion is recorded as atheism^[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 26, 1771^[5], December 16, 1771^[14], January 1, 1771^[15], and December 26, 1777^[16]. Claude Adrien Helvétius died in Paris^[4]. He is buried at Saint-Roch, Paris^[17].

Why It Matters

Claude Adrien Helvétius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Cesare Beccaria^[35], a philosopher^[36], 1738–1794^[37], of Duchy of Milan^[38].

FAQs

Where was Claude Adrien Helvétius born?

Claude Adrien Helvétius was born in rue Sainte-Anne^[2].

Where did Claude Adrien Helvétius die?

Claude Adrien Helvétius died in Paris^[4].

Who were Claude Adrien Helvétius's parents?

Claude Adrien Helvétius's father was Jean Claude Adrian Helvetius^[18].

Who was Claude Adrien Helvétius married to?

Claude Adrien Helvétius's spouses include Anne-Catherine de Ligniville, Madame Helvétius^[19].

What did Claude Adrien Helvétius do for work?

Claude Adrien Helvétius worked as philosopher^[6], writer^[7], French moralist^[8], poet^[9], and encyclopédistes^[10].

Who did Claude Adrien Helvétius influence?

Claude Adrien Helvétius has been cited as an influence by Cesare Beccaria^[35].