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], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,789 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[10]
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[11].
- Henri Bergson died on January 4, 1941[5].
- Henri Bergson died on January 1, 1941[12].
- Henri Bergson is buried at Cemetery of Garches[13].
- Henri Bergson's father was Michał Bergson[14].
- Henri Bergson was married to Louise Neuberger[15].
- Henri Bergson held citizenship in France[16].
- Henri Bergson worked as a philosopher[6].
- Henri Bergson worked as a professor[7].
- Henri Bergson's professions included sociologist[8].
- Henri Bergson's professions included writer[9].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was philosophy[17].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was metaphysics[18].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was epistemology[19].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was irrationalism[20].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was philosophy of language[21].
- Henri Bergson's field of work was philosophy of mathematics[22].
- Henri Bergson held the position of seat 7 of the Académie française[23].
- Henri Bergson held the position of president[24].
- Henri Bergson was employed by Collège de France[25].
- Henri Bergson was employed by lycée David d'Angers[26].
- Henri Bergson was educated at Lycée Condorcet[27].
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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[11]. His father was Michał Bergson[14].
Education
Educated at Lycée Condorcet[27], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1803[30]; École Normale Supérieure[31], a école normale supérieure[32], in France[33], founded in 1794[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; and University of Paris[36], a former entity[37], in France[38], founded in 1150[39], headquartered in Paris[40]. Henri Bergson earned the academic degree of doctorate[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], professor[7], sociologist[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include philosophy[17], an academic discipline[42]; metaphysics[18], a branch of philosophy[43]; epistemology[19], a branch of philosophy[44]; irrationalism[20], a philosophical theory[45]; philosophy of language[21], a branch of philosophy[46]; and philosophy of mathematics[22], a branch of philosophy[47]. Employers include Collège de France[25], a higher education institution[48], in France[49], founded in 1530[50], headquartered in Paris[51] and lycée David d'Angers[26], an educational facility[52], in France[53], founded in 1965[54]. Positions held include seat 7 of the Académie française[23], a seat of a scientific academy[55] and president[24], a corporate title[56].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[57], a literary award[58], in Sweden[59], founded in 1901[60]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[61], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; Concours général[64], a recurring event[65], in France[66], founded in 1747[67]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[68]; Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[69]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[70].
Personal Life
Henri Bergson was married to Louise Neuberger[15]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[71].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 4, 1941[5] and January 1, 1941[12]. Henri Bergson passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was bronchitis[72]. He is buried at Cemetery of Garches[13].
Why It Matters
Henri Bergson ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,789 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
He has been cited as an influence by Muhammad Iqbal[75], a philosopher[76], 1877–1938[77], of British Raj[78], awarded the Sir[79], specialised in poetry[80]; Aurobindo Ghosh[81], a poet[82], 1872–1950[83], of British Raj[84], specialised in philosophy[85]; Gilles Deleuze[86], a philosopher[87], 1925–1995[88], of France[89], specialised in philosophy[90]; Emil Cioran[91], a philosopher[92], 1911–1995[93], of Romania[94], specialised in philosophy[95]; Oswald Spengler[96], a historian[97], 1880–1936[98], of Germany[99]; and Georges Bataille[100], a librarian[101], 1897–1962[102], of France[103], specialised in philosophy[104].
He is credited with the discovery of open society[105]. Works attributed to him include Laughter[106], Creative Evolution[107], Matter and Memory[108], Time and Free Will[109], and The Two Sources of Morality and Religion[110].
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[14].
Who was Henri Bergson married to?
Henri Bergson's spouses include Louise Neuberger[15].
What did Henri Bergson do for work?
Henri Bergson worked as philosopher[6], professor[7], sociologist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Henri Bergson go to school?
Henri Bergson was educated at Lycée Condorcet[27], École Normale Supérieure[31], and University of Paris[36].
What awards did Henri Bergson receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[57], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[61], Concours général[64], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[68].
Who did Henri Bergson influence?
Henri Bergson has been cited as an influence by Muhammad Iqbal[75], Aurobindo Ghosh[81], Gilles Deleuze[86], and Emil Cioran[91].
What did Henri Bergson discover?
Henri Bergson is credited as discoverer of open society[105].