Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles

French philosopher (1852–1922)
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Summary

Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles was born on June 27, 1852[1], in Paris[2]. He died on September 16, 1922[3], in Barbizon[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], biographer[6], and philosophy historian[7].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Octavie Charles Paul Séailles[8]
  • Child: Jean-Charles Séailles[9], Andrée Séailles[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Employer: University of Paris[12]
  • Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[13]
  • Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Marcelin Guérin Prize[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], Montyon Prize[17]
  • Member of: Human Rights League[18]
  • Influenced by: Immanuel Kant[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Séailles[21]
  • Given name: Gabriel[22]
  • Depicted by: Gabriel Séailles et sa fille[23]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Wikidata item[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
  • Name in native language: Gabriel Séailles[27]
  • Assessment: agrégation of philosophy[28]
  • Writing language: French[29]

FAQs

Where was Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles born?

Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles was born in Paris[2].

Where did Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles die?

Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles passed away in Barbizon[4].

Who was Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles married to?

Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles's spouses include Octavie Charles Paul Séailles[8].

What did Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles do for work?

Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles worked as a philosopher[5], biographer[6], and philosophy historian[7].

Where did Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles go to school?

Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles was educated at École Normale Supérieure[13].

What awards did Gabriel Jean Edmond Séailles receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Marcelin Guérin Prize[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], and Montyon Prize[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . persee.fr. Retrieved . persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . Les agrégés de l'enseignement secondaire. Répertoire 1809-1960. wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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