Henri Lefebvre
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Summary
Henri Lefebvre was born on June 16, 1901[1], in Hagetmau[2]. He died on June 29, 1991[3], in Navarrenx[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], politician[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,095 views/month, #6,997 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Roland Lefebvre[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Occupation: French resistance fighter[13], geographer[14]
- Field of work: philosophy[15], sociology[16]
- Position held: Q65500997[17]
- Employer: University of Strasbourg[18], Paris Nanterre University[19]
- Educated at: Faculty of Arts of Paris[20]
- Student: Mario Gabiria Labarta[21]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: French Communist Party[24]
- Movement: Marxism[25], critical geography[26]
- Doctoral student: Michel Clouscard[27], Antoine Savoye[28], Francis Gandon[29], François de Negroni[30]
- Commons category: Henri Lefebvre[31]
- Family name: Lefebvre[32]
- Given name: Henri[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Name in native language: Henri Lefebvre[35]
- Different from: Henri Lefebvre[36]
Why It Matters
Henri Lefebvre has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Fredric Jameson[39], an essayist[40], 1934–2024[41], of United States[42], awarded the Holberg International Memorial Prize[43], specialised in literary criticism[44] and Jacques Lévy[45], a geographer[46], b. 1952[47], of France[48], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[49], specialised in geography[50].
Works attributed to him include right to the city[51], a philosophical theory[52].
His notable doctoral advisees include Michel Clouscard[53], a sociologist[54], 1928–2009[55], of France[56], specialised in sociology[57].
FAQs
Where was Henri Lefebvre born?
Henri Lefebvre was born in Hagetmau[2].
Where did Henri Lefebvre die?
Henri Lefebvre passed away in Navarrenx[4].
What did Henri Lefebvre do for work?
Henri Lefebvre worked as a philosopher[5], politician[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Henri Lefebvre go to school?
Henri Lefebvre was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[20].
Who did Henri Lefebvre influence?
Henri Lefebvre has been cited as an influence by Fredric Jameson[39] and Jacques Lévy[45].