Georges Gurvitch

French sociologist (1894-1965)
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Summary

Georges Gurvitch was born on November 1, 1894[1], in Novorossiysk[2]. He died on December 12, 1965[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5], lawyer[6], university teacher[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[10], Russian Empire[11], Soviet Union[12]
  • Field of work: sociology of religion[13]
  • Position held: president[14]
  • Employer: University of Paris[15], École pratique des hautes études[16], University of Strasbourg[17]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[18]
  • Member of: Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Russian Social Democratic Labour Party[21]
  • Doctoral student: Pierre Ansart[22]
  • Commons category: Georges Gurvitch[23]
  • Family name: Gurvich[24]
  • Given name: Georges[25], Georgy[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
  • Name in native language: Georges Gurvitch[28]

Why It Matters

Georges Gurvitch has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Georges Gurvitch born?

Georges Gurvitch's place of birth was Novorossiysk[2].

Where did Georges Gurvitch die?

Georges Gurvitch passed away in Paris[4].

What did Georges Gurvitch do for work?

Georges Gurvitch worked as a sociologist[5], lawyer[6], university teacher[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Georges Gurvitch go to school?

Georges Gurvitch was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . proudhon.net. Retrieved . proudhon.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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