Henri Bergson
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Henri Bergson
Summary
Henri Bergson is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on October 18, 1859[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 4, 1941[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], professor[7], sociologist[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,065 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Paris[2], Henri Bergson…
- Henri Bergson passed away in Paris[4].
- Henri Bergson was born on October 18, 1859[3].
- Henri Bergson was born on January 1, 1859[12].
- Henri Bergson died on January 4, 1941[5].
- Henri Bergson died on January 1, 1941[13].
- Henri Bergson is buried at Cemetery of Garches[14].
- Henri Bergson's father was Michał Bergson[15].
- Henri Bergson was married to Louise Neuberger[16].
- Henri Bergson held citizenship in France[17].
- Henri Bergson is identified as part of the French ethnic group[18].
- Henri Bergson worked as a philosopher[6].
- Henri Bergson's professions included professor[7].
- Henri Bergson's professions included sociologist[8].
- Henri Bergson worked as a writer[9].
- Henri Bergson's professions included university teacher[10].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was metaphysics[20].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was epistemology[21].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was irrationalism[22].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was philosophy of language[23].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was philosophy of mathematics[24].
- Henri Bergson held the position of member of the Académie française[25].
- Henri Bergson held the position of president[26].
- Henri Bergson was employed by Collège de France[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1859-10-18[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1941-01-04[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2fc88afe-15b0-4a02-837a-19a58de1b68d[32]
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Origins and Family
Henri Bergson's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 18, 1859[3] and January 1, 1859[12]. His father was Michał Bergson[15]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[18].
Education
Educated at Lycée Condorcet[33], an educational facility[34], in France[35], founded in 1803[36]; École Normale Supérieure[37], a école normale supérieure[38], in France[39], founded in 1794[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; and University of Paris[42], a former entity[43], in France[44], founded in 1150[45], headquartered in Paris[46]. Henri Bergson earned the academic degree of doctorate[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], professor[7], sociologist[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[19], an academic discipline[48]; metaphysics[20], a branch of philosophy[49]; epistemology[21], a branch of philosophy[50]; irrationalism[22], a philosophical theory[51]; philosophy of language[23], a branch of philosophy[52]; and philosophy of mathematics[24], a branch of philosophy[53]. Employers include Collège de France[27], a higher education institution[54], in France[55], founded in 1530[56], headquartered in Paris[57] and lycée David d'Angers[58], an educational facility[59], in France[60], founded in 1965[61]. Positions held include member of the Académie française[25] and president[26], a corporate title[62].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[63], a literary award[64], in Sweden[65], founded in 1901[66]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[67], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; Concours général[70], a recurring event[71], in France[72], founded in 1747[73]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[74], a fellowship award[75]; Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[76]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[77].
Personal Life
Among Henri Bergson's spouses was Louise Neuberger[16]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[78].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 4, 1941[5] and January 1, 1941[13]. Henri Bergson passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was bronchitis[79]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Garches[14].
Why It Matters
Henri Bergson ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,065 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]
He has been cited as an influence by Gilles Deleuze[82], a philosopher[83], 1925–1995[84], of France[85], specialised in philosophy[86]; Georges Bataille[87], a librarian[88], 1897–1962[89], of France[90], specialised in philosophy[91]; Emil Cioran[92], a philosopher[93], 1911–1995[94], of Romania[95], specialised in philosophy[96]; Oswald Spengler[97], a historian[98], 1880–1936[99], of Germany[100]; Muhammad Iqbal[101], a philosopher[102], 1877–1938[103], of British Raj[104], awarded the Sir[105], specialised in poetry[106]; and Aurobindo Ghosh[107], a linguist[108], 1872–1950[109], of British Raj[110], specialised in philosophy[111].
He is credited with the discovery of open society[112]. Works attributed to him include Matter and Memory[113], Laughter[114], Creative Evolution[115], Time and Free Will[116], and The Two Sources of Morality and Religion[117].
FAQs
Where was Henri Bergson born?
Henri Bergson's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Henri Bergson die?
Henri Bergson passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Henri Bergson's parents?
Henri Bergson's father was Michał Bergson[15].
Who was Henri Bergson married to?
Henri Bergson's spouses include Louise Neuberger[16].
What did Henri Bergson do for work?
Henri Bergson worked as philosopher[6], professor[7], sociologist[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Henri Bergson go to school?
Henri Bergson was educated at Lycée Condorcet[33], École Normale Supérieure[37], and University of Paris[42].
What awards did Henri Bergson receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[63], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[67], Concours général[70], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[74].
Who did Henri Bergson influence?
Henri Bergson has been cited as an influence by Gilles Deleuze[82], Georges Bataille[87], Emil Cioran[92], and Oswald Spengler[97].
What did Henri Bergson discover?
Henri Bergson is credited as discoverer of open society[112].