Georges Sorel

French philosopher and sociologist
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Georges Sorel
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Summary

Georges Sorel was born on November 2, 1847[1], in Cherbourg[2]. He died on August 29, 1922[3], in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], engineer[6], sociologist[7], writer[8], and trade unionist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,499 views/month, #6,875 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Cherbourg-Octeville[11]
  • Place of burial: cemetery of Tenay[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Field of work: philosophy[15]
  • Educated at: École polytechnique[16], Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour[17]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Georges Sorel[20]
  • Family name: Sorel[21]
  • Given name: Georges[22]
  • Described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
  • Name in native language: Georges Sorel[25]

Why It Matters

Georges Sorel has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He has been cited as an influence by Antonio Gramsci[28], a philosopher[29], 1891–1937[30], of Kingdom of Italy[31], awarded the Viareggio Prize[32], specialised in philosophy[33]; Carl Schmitt[34], a jurist[35], 1888–1985[36], of Germany[37], specialised in political theology[38]; Benedetto Croce[39], a philosopher[40], 1866–1952[41], of Italy[42], awarded the Gautieri Award[43], specialised in philosophy[44]; and James Burnham[45], a sociologist[46], 1905–1987[47], of United States[48], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[49].

FAQs

Where was Georges Sorel born?

Georges Sorel's place of birth was Cherbourg[2].

Where did Georges Sorel die?

Georges Sorel died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].

What did Georges Sorel do for work?

Georges Sorel worked as a philosopher[5], engineer[6], sociologist[7], writer[8], and trade unionist[9].

Where did Georges Sorel go to school?

Georges Sorel was educated at École polytechnique[16] and Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour[17].

What awards did Georges Sorel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Who did Georges Sorel influence?

Georges Sorel has been cited as an influence by Antonio Gramsci[28], Carl Schmitt[34], Benedetto Croce[39], and James Burnham[45].

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  4. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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