Jean Fourastié

French economist (1907–1990)
Person human Q1351843
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Jean Fourastié

Summary

Jean Fourastié is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Benin-d'Azy[2], he… he was born on April 15, 1907[3]. He died in Douelle[4]. He died on July 25, 1990[5]. He worked as an economist[6], sociologist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean Fourastié was born in Saint-Benin-d'Azy[2].
  • Jean Fourastié died in Douelle[4].
  • Jean Fourastié was born on April 15, 1907[3].
  • Jean Fourastié died on July 25, 1990[5].
  • Among Jean Fourastié's spouses was Françoise Fourastié[10].
  • Jean Fourastié held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean Fourastié worked as an economist[6].
  • Jean Fourastié worked as a sociologist[7].
  • Jean Fourastié's professions included writer[8].
  • Jean Fourastié held the position of Q137386736[12].
  • Among Jean Fourastié's employers was Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[13].
  • Jean Fourastié was educated at École Centrale Paris[14].
  • Jean Fourastié was educated at Sciences Po[15].
  • Jean Fourastié was educated at College of Juilly[16].
  • Jean Fourastié's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[17].
  • Jean Fourastié received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[18].
  • Jean Fourastié was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[19].
  • Jean Fourastié was a member of Comité des intellectuels pour l'Europe des libertés[20].
  • Jean Fourastié is recorded as male[21].
  • Jean Fourastié's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jean Fourastié's Commons category is recorded as Jean Fourastié[23].
  • Jean Fourastié earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[24].
  • Jean Fourastié's family name is recorded as Fourastié[25].
  • Jean Fourastié's given name is recorded as Jean[26].
  • Jean Fourastié's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Fourastié's place of birth was Saint-Benin-d'Azy[2]. He was born on April 15, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at École Centrale Paris[14], an engineering college[28], in France[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in Châtenay-Malabry[31]; Sciences Po[15], a public university[32], in France[33], founded in 1872[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; College of Juilly[16], a school[36], in France[37], founded in 1638[38]; and Lycée Saint-Louis[17], an educational facility[39], in France[40], founded in 1965[41]. Jean Fourastié earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], sociologist[7], and writer[8]. Jean Fourastié was employed by Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[13]. He held the position of Q137386736[12].

Recognition

Jean Fourastié received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[18].

Personal Life

Among Jean Fourastié's spouses was Françoise Fourastié[10].

Death and Burial

Jean Fourastié died on July 25, 1990[5]. He passed away in Douelle[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Fourastié ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He is credited with the discovery of three-sector model[44], an economic theory[45].

FAQs

Where was Jean Fourastié born?

Born in Saint-Benin-d'Azy[2], Jean Fourastié…

Where did Jean Fourastié die?

Jean Fourastié died in Douelle[4].

Who was Jean Fourastié married to?

Jean Fourastié's spouses include Françoise Fourastié[10].

What did Jean Fourastié do for work?

Jean Fourastié worked as economist[6], sociologist[7], and writer[8].

Where did Jean Fourastié go to school?

Jean Fourastié was educated at École Centrale Paris[14], Sciences Po[15], College of Juilly[16], and Lycée Saint-Louis[17].

What awards did Jean Fourastié receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[18].

What did Jean Fourastié discover?

Jean Fourastié is credited as discoverer of three-sector model[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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