Claude Lefort

French philosopher (1924–2010)
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Claude Lefort

Summary

Claude Lefort is a human[1]. He was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1924-04-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +2010-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], political scientist[8], university teacher[9], and collection manager[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Claude Lefort was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Claude Lefort passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Claude Lefort was born on +1924-04-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Claude Lefort died on +2010-10-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Claude Lefort held citizenship in France[12].
  • Claude Lefort worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Claude Lefort worked as a writer[7].
  • Claude Lefort's professions included political scientist[8].
  • Claude Lefort worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Claude Lefort worked as a collection manager[10].
  • Claude Lefort's field of work was political philosophy[13].
  • Among Claude Lefort's employers was School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[14].
  • Among Claude Lefort's employers was University of Caen Normandy[15].
  • Claude Lefort was employed by University of São Paulo[16].
  • Claude Lefort was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[17].
  • Among Claude Lefort's employers was National Center for Scientific Research[18].
  • Claude Lefort's education included a stint at Lycée Carnot[19].
  • Claude Lefort's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV[20].
  • Claude Lefort was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21].
  • Claude Lefort's doctoral advisor was Maurice Merleau-Ponty[22].
  • Claude Lefort's doctoral advisor was Raymond Aron[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Claude Lefort is Q138136813[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Claude Lefort is Q138148888[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Claude Lefort is Q138151372[26].
  • Claude Lefort received the Hannah Arendt Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Claude Lefort's place of birth was 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1924-04-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Carnot[19], a lycée[28], in France[29], founded in 1869[30]; Lycée Henri-IV[20], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1796[33]; and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21], a university in France[34], in France[35], founded in 1971[36], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[37]. Doctoral advisors include Maurice Merleau-Ponty[22], a philosopher[38], 1908–1961[39], of France[40], specialised in philosophy[41] and Raymond Aron[23], a journalist[42], 1905–1983[43], of France[44], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[45], specialised in international relations[46]. Claude Lefort earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[47]. He studied under Maurice Merleau-Ponty[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], political scientist[8], university teacher[9], and collection manager[10]. Claude Lefort's field of work was political philosophy[13]. Employers include School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[14], a public university[49], in France[50], founded in 1975[51], headquartered in Paris[52]; University of Caen Normandy[15], a public university[53], in France[54], founded in 1432[55], headquartered in Caen[56]; University of São Paulo[16], a public university[57], in Brazil[58], founded in 1934[59]; and National Center for Scientific Research[17], a French public establishment of a scientific and technological character[60], in France[61], founded in 1939[62], headquartered in Paris[63]. Doctoral students include Pierre Rosanvallon[64], a historian[65], b. 1948[66], of France[67], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[68], specialised in history[69]; Sonia Dayan-Herzbrun[70], a sociologist[71], b. 1940[72], of France[73]; Jacob Rogozinski[74], a philosopher[75], b. 1953[76], of France[77]; and Frédéric Pousin[78], an architect[79], b. 1957[80], of France[81].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q138136813[24], Q138148888[25], and Q138151372[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Hannah Arendt Prize[27], a politics award[82], in Germany[83], founded in 1995[84]; honorary doctor of Tilburg University[85], an award[86], in Netherlands[87]; and Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[88], an award[89], in Argentina[90].

Death and Burial

Claude Lefort died on +2010-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[91].

Why It Matters

Claude Lefort ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]

He has been cited as an influence by Pierre Rosanvallon[94], a historian[95], b. 1948[96], of France[97], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[98], specialised in history[99] and Miguel Abensour[100], a philosopher[101], 1939–2017[102], of France[103], specialised in philosophy[104].

His notable doctoral advisees include Pierre Rosanvallon[105], a historian[106], b. 1948[107], of France[108], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[109], specialised in history[110].

FAQs

Where was Claude Lefort born?

Claude Lefort's place of birth was 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Claude Lefort die?

Claude Lefort died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Claude Lefort do for work?

Claude Lefort worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], political scientist[8], university teacher[9], and collection manager[10].

Where did Claude Lefort go to school?

Claude Lefort was educated at Lycée Carnot[19], Lycée Henri-IV[20], and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21].

What awards did Claude Lefort receive?

Honors received include Hannah Arendt Prize[27], honorary doctor of Tilburg University[85], and Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[88].

Who did Claude Lefort influence?

Claude Lefort has been cited as an influence by Pierre Rosanvallon[94] and Miguel Abensour[100].

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