Jean Gayon

French philosopher (1949-2018)
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Jean Gayon

Summary

Jean Gayon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2]. He was born on +1949-06-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +2018-04-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and historian[7].

Key Facts

  • Jean Gayon's place of birth was Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2].
  • Jean Gayon passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean Gayon was born on +1949-06-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jean Gayon died on +2018-04-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jean Gayon held citizenship in France[8].
  • Jean Gayon worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Jean Gayon worked as a historian[7].
  • Jean Gayon's field of work was history of science[9].
  • Jean Gayon's field of work was philosophy of science[10].
  • Jean Gayon held the position of director[11].
  • Among Jean Gayon's employers was University of Burgundy Europe[12].
  • Jean Gayon was employed by Paris Diderot University[13].
  • Jean Gayon was employed by University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[14].
  • Jean Gayon's education included a stint at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[15].
  • Jean Gayon's doctoral advisor was François Dagognet[16].
  • Jean Gayon was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[17].
  • Jean Gayon was a member of Institut Universitaire de France[18].
  • Jean Gayon was a member of Academia Europaea[19].
  • Jean Gayon was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[20].
  • Jean Gayon is recorded as male[21].
  • Jean Gayon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jean Gayon supervised Jérôme Goffette as a doctoral student[23].
  • Jean Gayon supervised Pascal Nouvel as a doctoral student[24].
  • Jean Gayon supervised Patricia Ricard as a doctoral student[25].
  • Jean Gayon supervised Thomas Pradeu as a doctoral student[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean Gayon was born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2]. He was born on +1949-06-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Jean Gayon's education included a stint at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[15]. His doctoral advisor was François Dagognet[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and historian[7]. Fields of work include history of science[9], an academic discipline[27] and philosophy of science[10], a branch of philosophy[28]. Employers include University of Burgundy Europe[12], an educational institution[29], in France[30], founded in 1722[31], headquartered in Dijon[32]; Paris Diderot University[13], a university in France[33], in France[34], founded in 1971[35], headquartered in Paris[36]; and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[14], a university in France[37], in France[38], founded in 1971[39], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[40]. Jean Gayon held the position of director[11]. Doctoral students include Jérôme Goffette[23], a philosopher[41], of France[42]; Pascal Nouvel[24], a writer[43], b. 1962[44], of France[45], specialised in philosophy of science[46]; Patricia Ricard[25], an oceanographer[47], b. 1963[48], of France[49], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[50]; Thomas Pradeu[26], a researcher[51], b. 1978[52], awarded the Lakatos Award[53]; Marion Vorms[54], of France[55]; and Christine Clavien[56], a researcher[57], b. 1975[58].

Death and Burial

Jean Gayon died on +2018-04-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Jean Gayon born?

Jean Gayon was born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[2].

Where did Jean Gayon die?

Jean Gayon passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean Gayon do for work?

Jean Gayon worked as philosopher[6] and historian[7].

Where did Jean Gayon go to school?

Jean Gayon was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[15].

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