Émile Boutroux

French philosopher and historian (1845–1921)
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Émile Boutroux
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Summary

Émile Boutroux is a human[1]. Born in Montrouge[2], he… he was born on July 28, 1845[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 22, 1921[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], philosophy historian[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Émile Boutroux was born in Montrouge[2].
  • Émile Boutroux passed away in Paris[4].
  • Émile Boutroux was born on July 28, 1845[3].
  • Émile Boutroux died on November 22, 1921[5].
  • Émile Boutroux is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Among Émile Boutroux's spouses was Aline Boutroux[13].
  • A child of Émile Boutroux was Pierre Boutroux[14].
  • Émile Boutroux held citizenship in France[15].
  • Émile Boutroux's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Émile Boutroux's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Émile Boutroux's professions included historian[8].
  • Émile Boutroux's professions included philosophy historian[9].
  • Émile Boutroux's professions included philologist[10].
  • Émile Boutroux's field of work was philosophy of religion[16].
  • Émile Boutroux's field of work was philosophy of science[17].
  • Émile Boutroux's field of work was history of philosophy[18].
  • Émile Boutroux's field of work was translating activity[19].
  • Émile Boutroux held the position of member of the Académie française[20].
  • Among Émile Boutroux's employers was University of Paris[21].
  • Émile Boutroux was educated at École Normale Supérieure[22].
  • Émile Boutroux's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[23].
  • Émile Boutroux was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[24].
  • A notable student of Émile Boutroux was Henri Bergson[25].
  • Émile Boutroux received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Émile Boutroux received the Concours général[27].

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Origins and Family

Émile Boutroux's place of birth was Montrouge[2]. He was born on July 28, 1845[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and Lycée Henri-IV[24], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1796[38]. Studied under Félix Ravaisson-Mollien[39], an anthropologist[40], 1813–1900[41], of France[42], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[43] and Jules Lachelier[44], a philosopher[45], 1832–1918[46], of France[47], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], philosophy historian[9], and philologist[10]. Fields of work include philosophy of religion[16], a branch of philosophy[49]; philosophy of science[17], a branch of philosophy[50]; history of philosophy[18], an aspect of history[51]; and translating activity[19]. Émile Boutroux was employed by University of Paris[21]. He held the position of member of the Académie française[20]. A notable student of him was Henri Bergson[25]. Doctoral students include Émile Durkheim[52], an anthropologist[53], 1858–1917[54], of France[55], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[56], specialised in sociology of religion[57] and Abel Rey[58], a historian of science[59], 1873–1940[60], of France[61], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[63], in France[64] and Concours général[27], a recurring event[65], in France[66], founded in 1747[67].

Personal Life

Émile Boutroux was married to Aline Boutroux[13]. A child of him was Pierre Boutroux[14].

Death and Burial

Émile Boutroux died on November 22, 1921[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Émile Boutroux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

His notable doctoral advisees include Émile Durkheim[70], an anthropologist[71], 1858–1917[72], of France[73], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[74], specialised in sociology of religion[75] and Abel Rey[76], a historian of science[77], 1873–1940[78], of France[79], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[80].

FAQs

Where was Émile Boutroux born?

Émile Boutroux was born in Montrouge[2].

Where did Émile Boutroux die?

Émile Boutroux passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Émile Boutroux married to?

Émile Boutroux's spouses include Aline Boutroux[13].

What did Émile Boutroux do for work?

Émile Boutroux worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], philosophy historian[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Émile Boutroux go to school?

Émile Boutroux was educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], Heidelberg University[23], and Lycée Henri-IV[24].

What awards did Émile Boutroux receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26] and Concours général[27].

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  1. 8d ago · Maxime Ravel · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · ShonagonPro · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Teresianum authority id → 167333
    Image of grave → Tombe d'Émile Boutroux et d'Henri Poincaré 1.jpg
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  3. 12w ago · PKalnai · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → philosopher, university teacher, historian +2
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