Élisée Reclus
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Summary
Élisée Reclus was born on March 15, 1830[1], in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande[2]. He died on July 4, 1905[3], in Torhout[4]. He worked as a geographer[5], university teacher[6], communard[7], writer[8], and anarchist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,830 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ixelles Cemetery[11]
- Father: Jacques Reclus[12]
- Mother: Zéline Reclus[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14], Belgium[15]
- Native language: French[16]
- Occupation: opinion journalist[17]
- Employer: New University of Brussels[18]
- Educated at: Faculté libre de théologie protestante de Montauban[19]
- Notable work: L'Homme et la Terre[20], History of a Mountain[21]
- Award received: Patron’s Medal[22]
- Member of: Société Ramond[23], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[24], International Workingmen's Association[25], Jura Federation[26], Société de Géographie[27], Grand Orient of France[28], Brazilian Academy of Letters[29]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Family: Reclus family[32]
- Military branch: National Guard (France, 1830-1871)[33]
- Commons category: Élisée Reclus[34]
- Archives at: International Institute of Social History[35], Archives nationales[36], Public Library of Neuchâtel[37]
- Participated in conflict: Siege of Paris[38]
- Family name: Reclus[39]
- Given name: Jacques[40], Élisée[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Élisée Reclus[42]
- Commons gallery: Élisée Reclus[43]
- Relative: Paul Broca[44], Germain Casse[45]
- Student of: Carl Ritter[46]
- Political ideology: anarchism[47], anarcho-communism[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Élisée Reclus include RECLUS[49], a research institute[50], in France[51], founded in 1984[52], headquartered in Montpellier[53] and Reclus Peninsula[54], a peninsula[55].
Why It Matters
Élisée Reclus has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include RECLUS[49], a research institute[50], in France[51], founded in 1984[52], headquartered in Montpellier[53] and Reclus Peninsula[54], a peninsula[55].
FAQs
Where was Élisée Reclus born?
Élisée Reclus's place of birth was Sainte-Foy-la-Grande[2].
Where did Élisée Reclus die?
Élisée Reclus died in Torhout[4].
Who were Élisée Reclus's parents?
Élisée Reclus's father was Jacques Reclus[12]. Élisée Reclus's mother was Zéline Reclus[13].
What did Élisée Reclus do for work?
Élisée Reclus worked as a geographer[5], university teacher[6], communard[7], writer[8], and anarchist[9].
Where did Élisée Reclus go to school?
Élisée Reclus was educated at Faculté libre de théologie protestante de Montauban[19].
What awards did Élisée Reclus receive?
Honors received include Patron’s Medal[22].