Julien Freund

French sociologist and philosopher (1921–1993)
Person human Q1712243
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Summary

Julien Freund is a human[1]. He was born in Henridorff[2]. He was born on January 9, 1921[3]. He died in Colmar[4]. He died on September 10, 1993[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], sociologist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and political scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Henridorff[2].
  • Julien Freund passed away in Colmar[4].
  • Julien Freund was born on January 9, 1921[3].
  • Julien Freund was born on January 8, 1921[11].
  • Julien Freund died on September 10, 1993[5].
  • Julien Freund is buried at Villé[12].
  • Julien Freund was married to Marie-France Freund-Kuder[13].
  • A child of Julien Freund was Jean-Noël Freund[14].
  • Julien Freund held citizenship in France[15].
  • Julien Freund worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Julien Freund's professions included sociologist[7].
  • Julien Freund worked as a French resistance fighter[8].
  • Julien Freund worked as a political scientist[9].
  • Julien Freund's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Among Julien Freund's employers was University of Strasbourg[17].
  • Julien Freund was educated at University of Strasbourg[18].
  • Julien Freund's doctoral advisor was Raymond Aron[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Julien Freund is The Essence of Politics[20].
  • Julien Freund received the Émile Girardeau Prize[21].
  • Julien Freund was a member of French Forces of the Interior[22].
  • Julien Freund's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
  • Julien Freund is recorded as male[24].
  • Julien Freund's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Julien Freund was affiliated with the Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance[26].
  • Julien Freund supervised Chantal Delsol as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Julien Freund's place of birth was Henridorff[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 9, 1921[3] and January 8, 1921[11].

Education

Julien Freund's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[18]. His doctoral advisor was Raymond Aron[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[28]. He studied under Carl Schmitt[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], sociologist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and political scientist[9]. Julien Freund's field of work was philosophy[16]. He was employed by University of Strasbourg[17]. He supervised Chantal Delsol as a doctoral student[27].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Julien Freund is The Essence of Politics[20].

Recognition

Julien Freund received the Émile Girardeau Prize[21].

Personal Life

Julien Freund was married to Marie-France Freund-Kuder[13]. A child of him was Jean-Noël Freund[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[23]. He was affiliated with the Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance[26].

Death and Burial

Julien Freund died on September 10, 1993[5]. He passed away in Colmar[4]. He is buried at Villé[12].

Why It Matters

Julien Freund ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He has been cited as an influence by Chantal Delsol[32], a philosopher[33], b. 1947[34], of France[35], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[36], specialised in political philosophy[37] and Carrefour de l'horloge[38], a think tank[39], in France[40], founded in 1974[41], headquartered in 8th arrondissement of Paris[42].

His notable doctoral advisees include Chantal Delsol[43], a philosopher[44], b. 1947[45], of France[46], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[47], specialised in political philosophy[48].

FAQs

Where was Julien Freund born?

Born in Henridorff[2].

Where did Julien Freund die?

Julien Freund died in Colmar[4].

Who was Julien Freund married to?

Julien Freund's spouses include Marie-France Freund-Kuder[13].

What did Julien Freund do for work?

Julien Freund worked as philosopher[6], sociologist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and political scientist[9].

Where did Julien Freund go to school?

Julien Freund was educated at University of Strasbourg[18].

What awards did Julien Freund receive?

Honors received include Émile Girardeau Prize[21].

Who did Julien Freund influence?

Julien Freund has been cited as an influence by Chantal Delsol[32] and Carrefour de l'horloge[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr:443. memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr:443. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . tetralogiques.fr. tetralogiques.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr:443. memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr:443. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . museedelaresistanceenligne.org. museedelaresistanceenligne.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  26. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . publicaciones.sociales.uba.ar. Retrieved . publicaciones.sociales.uba.ar. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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