Gérard Simon

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Summary

Gérard Simon was born on January 21, 1931[1], in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on June 22, 2009[3], in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], historian of science[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Paris[10]
  • Place of death: Paris[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Field of work: history of science[13], philosophy and science[14], epistemology[15], cultural anthropology[16], history of physics[17], history of astronomy[18], optics[19]
  • Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[20], Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[21]
  • Doctoral advisor: Ferdinand Alquié[22]
  • Award received: Broquette-Gonin prize[23], prix Gegner[24]
  • Member of: International Academy of the History of Science[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Doctoral student: Philippe Hamou[27]
  • Family name: Simon[28]
  • Given name: Gérard[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
  • Name in native language: Gérard Simon[31]

FAQs

Where was Gérard Simon born?

Gérard Simon's place of birth was 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Gérard Simon die?

Gérard Simon passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Gérard Simon do for work?

Gérard Simon worked as a philosopher[5], historian of science[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Gérard Simon go to school?

Gérard Simon was educated at École Normale Supérieure[20] and Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[21].

What awards did Gérard Simon receive?

Honors received include Broquette-Gonin prize[23] and prix Gegner[24].

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  1. 5w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → history of science, philosophy and science, epistemology +4
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Field of work: optics, Update NK ČR – P101"
  2. 19w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → philosopher, historian of science, historian +1
    Place of death → 5th arrondissement of Paris, Paris
    Nl cr aut id → mzk20261298521
    Place of birth → 12th arrondissement of Paris, Paris
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → École Normale Supérieure, Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 133707830
    Name in native language → Gérard Simon
    Library of congress authority id → n2003019577
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