Fernando Savater

Spanish philosophy professor and author
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Fernando Savater

Summary

Fernando Savater is a human[1]. His place of birth was San Sebastián[2]. He was born on June 21, 1947[3]. He worked as a professor of philosophy[4], activist[5], philosopher[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fernando Savater's place of birth was San Sebastián[2].
  • Fernando Savater was born on June 21, 1947[3].
  • A child of Fernando Savater was Amador Fernández-Savater[10].
  • Fernando Savater held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Fernando Savater's professions included professor of philosophy[4].
  • Fernando Savater worked as an activist[5].
  • Fernando Savater's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Fernando Savater's professions included politician[7].
  • Fernando Savater's professions included writer[8].
  • Fernando Savater held the position of professor[12].
  • Among Fernando Savater's employers was Autonomous University of Madrid[13].
  • Fernando Savater was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[14].
  • Fernando Savater was employed by University of the Basque Country[15].
  • Fernando Savater was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernando Savater is Amador[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernando Savater is Q6082291[18].
  • Fernando Savater received the Dr. J.P. van Praag-prijs[19].
  • Fernando Savater received the Mariano de Cavia' Price[20].
  • Fernando Savater received the Q9062292[21].
  • Fernando Savater received the Premio Planeta de Novela[22].
  • Fernando Savater received the Francisco Cerecedo Prize[23].
  • Fernando Savater received the Ortega y Gasset Awards[24].
  • Fernando Savater was a member of ¡Basta Ya![25].
  • Fernando Savater's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
  • Fernando Savater is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in San Sebastián[2], Fernando Savater… he was born on June 21, 1947[3].

Education

Fernando Savater's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor of philosophy[4], activist[5], philosopher[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Employers include Autonomous University of Madrid[13], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1968[30]; Complutense University of Madrid[14], a public university[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1970[33], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[34]; and University of the Basque Country[15], a university[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1980[37], headquartered in Leioa[38]. Fernando Savater held the position of professor[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Amador[17], a written work[39] and Q6082291[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Dr. J.P. van Praag-prijs[19], an award[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1969[42]; Mariano de Cavia' Price[20], a journalism prize[43], in Spain[44]; Q9062292[21], an award[45], in Spain[46]; Premio Planeta de Novela[22], a literary award[47], in Spain[48], founded in 1952[49]; Francisco Cerecedo Prize[23], a literary award[50], in Spain[51], founded in 1983[52]; and Ortega y Gasset Awards[24], a journalism prize[53], in Spain[54], founded in 1984[55].

Personal Life

A child of Fernando Savater was Amador Fernández-Savater[10]. His religion is recorded as atheism[26]. Political affiliations include Ciudadanos[56], a political party in Spain[57], in Spain[58], founded in 2006[59], headquartered in Barcelona[60] and People's Party[61], a political party in Spain[62], in Spain[63], founded in 1989[64], headquartered in Madrid[65].

Why It Matters

Fernando Savater ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Fernando Savater born?

Fernando Savater's place of birth was San Sebastián[2].

What did Fernando Savater do for work?

Fernando Savater worked as professor of philosophy[4], activist[5], philosopher[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Fernando Savater go to school?

Fernando Savater was educated at Complutense University of Madrid[16].

What awards did Fernando Savater receive?

Honors received include Dr. J.P. van Praag-prijs[19], Mariano de Cavia' Price[20], Q9062292[21], and Premio Planeta de Novela[22].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation professor of philosophy, activist, philosopher +2
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    Sancho el sabio foundation id 6718
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