Étienne Gilson
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Summary
Étienne Gilson was born on June 13, 1884[1], in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on September 19, 1978[3], in Auxerre[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], historian[6], politician[7], professor[8], and philosophy historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,742 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Melun North Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Position held: Senator of the French Fourth Republic[13], member of the Académie française[14], chairperson[15]
- Employer: Harvard University[16], Collège de France[17], University of Paris[18], Lycée Lalande[19], University of Toronto[20], École pratique des hautes études[21]
- Educated at: Faculty of Arts of Paris[22], Lycée Henri-IV[23]
- Student: Henry Corbin[24]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[27], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[28], Aquinas Medal[29], Serena Medal[30], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[31], Officer of the Legion of Honour[32], Knight of the Legion of Honour[33]
- Member of: Académie Française[34], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35], Medieval Academy of America[36], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[37], Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[38], Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas[39], American Philosophical Society[40]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Doctoral student: Henry Corbin[43]
- Commons category: Étienne Gilson[44]
- Archives at: University of St. Michael's College Archives[45], Departmental archives of Yvelines[46]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[47]
- Family name: Gilson[48]
- Given name: Étienne[49]
Product Details
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: FR[51]
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Began / founded: 1884-06-13[52]
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Ended / dissolved: 1978-09-19[53]
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MusicBrainz ID: 74f77efc-ce7c-4be3-b836-da3b32d0b8f3[54]
Why It Matters
Étienne Gilson has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
His notable doctoral advisees include Henry Corbin[57], a translator[58], 1903–1978[59], of France[60], specialised in philosophy[61].
FAQs
Where was Étienne Gilson born?
Étienne Gilson was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Étienne Gilson die?
Étienne Gilson died in Auxerre[4].
What did Étienne Gilson do for work?
Étienne Gilson worked as a philosopher[5], historian[6], politician[7], professor[8], and philosophy historian[9].
Where did Étienne Gilson go to school?
Étienne Gilson was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[22] and Lycée Henri-IV[23].
What awards did Étienne Gilson receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[27], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[28].