Daniel Defert

French AIDS activist (1937–2023)
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Daniel Defert

Summary

Daniel Defert is a human[1]. Born in Avallon[2], he… he was born on September 10, 1937[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 7, 2023[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], HIV/AIDS activist[7], health sociologist[8], philosopher[9], and sociologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,296 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Defert was born in Avallon[2].
  • Daniel Defert passed away in Paris[4].
  • Daniel Defert died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Daniel Defert was born on September 10, 1937[3].
  • Daniel Defert died on February 7, 2023[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Montillot[13].
  • Daniel Defert held citizenship in France[14].
  • Daniel Defert's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Daniel Defert worked as a HIV/AIDS activist[7].
  • Daniel Defert's professions included health sociologist[8].
  • Daniel Defert's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Daniel Defert worked as a sociologist[10].
  • Daniel Defert's field of work was sociology[15].
  • Daniel Defert's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Daniel Defert held the position of president[17].
  • Daniel Defert was employed by Paris 8 University[18].
  • Daniel Defert's education included a stint at École normale supérieure de lettres et sciences humaines[19].
  • Daniel Defert received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Daniel Defert received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • Daniel Defert was a member of AIDES[22].
  • Daniel Defert is recorded as male[23].
  • Daniel Defert's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Daniel Defert's Commons category is recorded as Daniel Defert[25].
  • Daniel Defert's unmarried partner is recorded as Michel Foucault[26].
  • Daniel Defert's family name is recorded as Defert[27].

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Origins and Family

Daniel Defert's place of birth was Avallon[2]. He was born on September 10, 1937[3].

Education

Daniel Defert's education included a stint at École normale supérieure de lettres et sciences humaines[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], HIV/AIDS activist[7], health sociologist[8], philosopher[9], and sociologist[10]. Fields of work include sociology[15], an academic discipline[28] and philosophy[16], an academic discipline[29]. Among Daniel Defert's employers was Paris 8 University[18]. He held the position of president[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[30], in France[31] and Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[32], in France[33].

Death and Burial

Daniel Defert died on February 7, 2023[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[34], in France[35], founded in -0300[36] and 15th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[37], in France[38], founded in 1860[39]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Montillot[13].

Why It Matters

Daniel Defert ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,296 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Defert born?

Born in Avallon[2], Daniel Defert…

Where did Daniel Defert die?

Daniel Defert died in Paris[4].

What did Daniel Defert do for work?

Daniel Defert worked as university teacher[6], HIV/AIDS activist[7], health sociologist[8], philosopher[9], and sociologist[10].

Where did Daniel Defert go to school?

Daniel Defert was educated at École normale supérieure de lettres et sciences humaines[19].

What awards did Daniel Defert receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20] and Officer of the National Order of Merit[21].

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  1. [2] . Who's Who in France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Radio France. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . bibliotheque.insa-lyon.fr. bibliotheque.insa-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] . tetu.com. Retrieved . tetu.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . lemonde.fr. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . tetu.com. Retrieved . tetu.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Radio France. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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