Étienne de La Boétie
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Summary
Étienne de La Boétie was born on November 1, 1530[1], in Sarlat-la-Canéda[2]. He died on August 18, 1563[3], in Le Taillan-Médoc[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], judge[6], poet[7], French moralist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,480 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Occupation: politician[12]
- Field of work: philosophy[13], justice and judicial activities[14], politics[15], literature[16]
- Position held: judge[17]
- Educated at: Old University of Orléans[18], University of Orléans[19], College of Guienne[20]
- Notable work: Discourse on Voluntary Servitude[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Étienne de La Boétie[24]
- Family name: de La Boétie[25]
- Given name: Étienne[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Étienne de La Boétie[27]
- Student of: Anne du Bourg[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[30], Library of the World's Best Literature[31], New International Encyclopedia[32], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle French[34], French[35]
- Commons Creator page: Étienne de La Boétie[36]
- Name in native language: Étienne de La Boétie[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Étienne de La Boétie include rue La Boétie[38], a street[39], in France[40], founded in 1777[41].
Why It Matters
Étienne de La Boétie has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Miguel Abensour[44], a philosopher[45], 1939–2017[46], of France[47], specialised in philosophy[48].
Works attributed to him include Discourse on Voluntary Servitude[49], a literary work[50]. Entities named for him include rue La Boétie[38], a street[39], in France[40], founded in 1777[41].
FAQs
Where was Étienne de La Boétie born?
Étienne de La Boétie's place of birth was Sarlat-la-Canéda[2].
Where did Étienne de La Boétie die?
Étienne de La Boétie died in Le Taillan-Médoc[4].
What did Étienne de La Boétie do for work?
Étienne de La Boétie worked as a philosopher[5], judge[6], poet[7], French moralist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Étienne de La Boétie go to school?
Étienne de La Boétie was educated at Old University of Orléans[18], University of Orléans[19], and College of Guienne[20].
Who did Étienne de La Boétie influence?
Étienne de La Boétie has been cited as an influence by Miguel Abensour[44].