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].