Jeanne Hersch

Swiss philosopher (1910-2000)
Person human Q123140
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Jeanne Hersch was born on July 13, 1910 · Geneva[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. She died on June 5, 2000 · Geneva[2][3][4][6]. She worked as a philosopher, writer, and university teacher[8]. Jeanne Hersch received several awards, including the Karl Jaspers Prize, Albert Einstein Medal, honorary doctorate of the University of Basel, and Ida Somazzi Award[9]. She was buried at the Cemetery of Kings[10].

Jeanne Hersch

Summary

Jeanne Hersch is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Geneva[2]. She was born on +1910-07-13T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Geneva[4]. She died on +2000-06-05T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jeanne Hersch's place of birth was Geneva[2].
  • Jeanne Hersch died in Geneva[4].
  • Jeanne Hersch was born on +1910-07-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jeanne Hersch died on +2000-06-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jeanne Hersch is buried at Cemetery of Kings[10].
  • Jeanne Hersch's father was Liebmann Hersch[11].
  • Jeanne Hersch held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Jeanne Hersch's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Jeanne Hersch worked as a writer[7].
  • Jeanne Hersch's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Jeanne Hersch was employed by University of Geneva[13].
  • Among Jeanne Hersch's employers was International School of Geneva[14].
  • Jeanne Hersch's education included a stint at University of Geneva[15].
  • Jeanne Hersch was educated at École pratique des hautes études[16].
  • Jeanne Hersch's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[17].
  • Jeanne Hersch's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Jeanne Hersch received the Karl Jaspers Prize[19].
  • Jeanne Hersch received the Albert Einstein Medal[20].
  • Jeanne Hersch received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[21].
  • Jeanne Hersch received the Ida Somazzi Award[22].
  • Jeanne Hersch was influenced by Karl Jaspers[23].
  • Jeanne Hersch's image is recorded as Jeanne Hersch 1991.jpg[24].
  • Jeanne Hersch is recorded as female[25].
  • Jeanne Hersch's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Jeanne Hersch's ancestral home is recorded as Poland[27].

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Origins and Family

Jeanne Hersch's place of birth was Geneva[2]. She was born on +1910-07-13T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Liebmann Hersch[11].

Education

Educated at University of Geneva[15], a public research university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1559[30], headquartered in Geneva[31]; École pratique des hautes études[16], a grand établissement[32], in France[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; University of Freiburg[17], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1457[38], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[39]; and Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1386[42], headquartered in Heidelberg[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of Geneva[13], a public research university[44], in Switzerland[45], founded in 1559[46], headquartered in Geneva[47] and International School of Geneva[14], an international school[48], in Switzerland[49], founded in 1924[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Karl Jaspers Prize[19], an award[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1983[53]; Albert Einstein Medal[20], a science award[54], in Switzerland[55], founded in 1979[56]; honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[21], an award[57], in Switzerland[58]; and Ida Somazzi Award[22], an award[59], in Switzerland[60], founded in 1966[61].

Personal Life

Jeanne Hersch was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland[62].

Death and Burial

Jeanne Hersch died on +2000-06-05T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Geneva[4]. She is buried at Cemetery of Kings[10].

Why It Matters

Jeanne Hersch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63]

FAQs

Where was Jeanne Hersch born?

Born in Geneva[2], Jeanne Hersch…

Where did Jeanne Hersch die?

Jeanne Hersch passed away in Geneva[4].

Who were Jeanne Hersch's parents?

Jeanne Hersch's father was Liebmann Hersch[11].

What did Jeanne Hersch do for work?

Jeanne Hersch worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Jeanne Hersch go to school?

Jeanne Hersch was educated at University of Geneva[15], École pratique des hautes études[16], University of Freiburg[17], and Heidelberg University[18].

What awards did Jeanne Hersch receive?

Honors received include Karl Jaspers Prize[19], Albert Einstein Medal[20], honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[21], and Ida Somazzi Award[22].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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