Étienne Gilson
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Étienne Gilson
Summary
Étienne Gilson is a human[1]. He was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on June 13, 1884[3]. He died in Auxerre[4]. He died on September 19, 1978[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian[7], politician[8], professor[9], and philosophy historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], Étienne Gilson…
- Étienne Gilson died in Auxerre[4].
- Étienne Gilson was born on June 13, 1884[3].
- Étienne Gilson died on September 19, 1978[5].
- Étienne Gilson is buried at Melun North Cemetery[12].
- Étienne Gilson held citizenship in France[13].
- Étienne Gilson's professions included philosopher[6].
- Étienne Gilson's professions included historian[7].
- Étienne Gilson worked as a politician[8].
- Étienne Gilson's professions included professor[9].
- Étienne Gilson worked as a philosophy historian[10].
- Étienne Gilson held the position of Senator of the French Fourth Republic[14].
- Étienne Gilson held the position of seat 23 of the Académie française[15].
- Étienne Gilson held the position of chairperson[16].
- Étienne Gilson was employed by Harvard University[17].
- Among Étienne Gilson's employers was Collège de France[18].
- Among Étienne Gilson's employers was University of Paris[19].
- Among Étienne Gilson's employers was Lycée Lalande[20].
- Étienne Gilson was employed by University of Toronto[21].
- Étienne Gilson was employed by École pratique des hautes études[22].
- Étienne Gilson was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[23].
- Étienne Gilson was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[24].
- A notable student of Étienne Gilson was Henry Corbin[25].
- Étienne Gilson received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26].
- Étienne Gilson received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1884-06-13[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1978-09-19[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 74f77efc-ce7c-4be3-b836-da3b32d0b8f3[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], Étienne Gilson… he was born on June 13, 1884[3].
Education
Educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[23], a faculty[33], in France[34], founded in 1808[35] and Lycée Henri-IV[24], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1796[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian[7], politician[8], professor[9], and philosophy historian[10]. Employers include Harvard University[17], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1636[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42]; Collège de France[18], a higher education institution[43], in France[44], founded in 1530[45], headquartered in Paris[46]; University of Paris[19], a former entity[47], in France[48], founded in 1150[49], headquartered in Paris[50]; Lycée Lalande[20], an educational facility[51], in France[52], founded in 1965[53]; University of Toronto[21], a public research university[54], in Canada[55], founded in 1827[56], headquartered in Toronto[57]; and École pratique des hautes études[22], a grand établissement[58], in France[59], founded in 1868[60], headquartered in Paris[61]. Positions held include Senator of the French Fourth Republic[14]; seat 23 of the Académie française[15], a seat of a scientific academy[62]; and chairperson[16], a type of position[63]. A notable student of Étienne Gilson was Henry Corbin[25]. He supervised Henry Corbin as a doctoral student[64].
Recognition
Awards received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26], a courage award[65], in France[66], founded in 1915[67]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], a civil decoration[68], in Prussia[69], founded in 1842[70]; honorary doctorate at the Laval University[71], an award[72], in Canada[73]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[74], a grade of an order[75], in France[76]; Aquinas Medal[77], a medallion[78], in United States[79], founded in 1949[80]; and Serena Medal[81], an award[82], founded in 1920[83].
Personal Life
Étienne Gilson's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[84].
Death and Burial
Étienne Gilson died on September 19, 1978[5]. He passed away in Auxerre[4]. Burial took place at Melun North Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Étienne Gilson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]
His notable doctoral advisees include Henry Corbin[87], a translator[88], 1903–1978[89], of France[90], specialised in philosophy[91].
FAQs
Where was Étienne Gilson born?
Étienne Gilson's place of birth was 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 philosopher[6], historian[7], politician[8], professor[9], and philosophy historian[10].
Where did Étienne Gilson go to school?
Étienne Gilson was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[23] and Lycée Henri-IV[24].
What awards did Étienne Gilson receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[71], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[74].