Georges Sorel

Summary

Georges Sorel is a human^[1]. Born in Cherbourg^[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1847^[3]. He died in Boulogne-Billancourt^[4]. He died on August 29, 1922^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], engineer^[7], sociologist^[8], writer^[9], and trade unionist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,308 views/month, #6,875 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Georges Sorel's place of birth was Cherbourg^[2].
• Georges Sorel was born in Cherbourg-Octeville^[12].
• Georges Sorel died in Boulogne-Billancourt^[4].
• Georges Sorel was born on November 2, 1847^[3].
• Georges Sorel died on August 29, 1922^[5].
• Burial took place at cemetery of Tenay^[13].
• Georges Sorel held citizenship in France^[14].
• French was Georges Sorel's native language^[15].
• Georges Sorel's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Georges Sorel's professions included engineer^[7].
• Georges Sorel worked as a sociologist^[8].
• Georges Sorel's professions included writer^[9].
• Georges Sorel's professions included trade unionist^[10].
• Georges Sorel's field of work was philosophy^[16].
• Georges Sorel's education included a stint at École polytechnique^[17].
• Georges Sorel was educated at Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour^[18].
• Georges Sorel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[19].
• Georges Sorel is recorded as male^[20].
• Georges Sorel's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Georges Sorel's Commons category is recorded as Georges Sorel^[22].
• Georges Sorel's family name is recorded as Sorel^[23].
• Georges Sorel's given name is recorded as Georges^[24].
• Georges Sorel's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary^[25].
• Georges Sorel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[26].
• Georges Sorel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Georges Sorel'}^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Cherbourg^[2], a commune of France^[28], in France^[29] and Cherbourg-Octeville^[12], a commune of France^[30], in France^[31], founded in 2000^[32]. Georges Sorel was born on November 2, 1847^[3]. French was his native language^[15].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique^[17], a grande école^[33], in France^[34], founded in 1794^[35], headquartered in Palaiseau^[36] and Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour^[18], an educational facility^[37], in France^[38], founded in 1821^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], engineer^[7], sociologist^[8], writer^[9], and trade unionist^[10]. Georges Sorel's field of work was philosophy^[16].

Recognition

Georges Sorel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[19].

Death and Burial

Georges Sorel died on August 29, 1922^[5]. He died in Boulogne-Billancourt^[4]. He is buried at cemetery of Tenay^[13].

Why It Matters

Georges Sorel ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,308 views/month, #6,875 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Antonio Gramsci^[42], a philosopher^[43], 1891–1937^[44], of Kingdom of Italy^[45], awarded the Viareggio Prize^[46], specialised in philosophy^[47]; Carl Schmitt^[48], a jurist^[49], 1888–1985^[50], of Germany^[51], specialised in political theology^[52]; Benedetto Croce^[53], a philosopher^[54], 1866–1952^[55], of Italy^[56], awarded the Gautieri Award^[57], specialised in philosophy^[58]; and James Burnham^[59], a sociologist^[60], 1905–1987^[61], of United States^[62], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[63].

FAQs

Where was Georges Sorel born?

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

Where did Georges Sorel die?

Georges Sorel passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt^[4].

What did Georges Sorel do for work?

Georges Sorel worked as philosopher^[6], engineer^[7], sociologist^[8], writer^[9], and trade unionist^[10].

Where did Georges Sorel go to school?

Georges Sorel was educated at École polytechnique^[17] and Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour^[18].

What awards did Georges Sorel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[19].

Who did Georges Sorel influence?

Georges Sorel has been cited as an influence by Antonio Gramsci^[42], Carl Schmitt^[48], Benedetto Croce^[53], and James Burnham^[59].