Léon Brunschvicg

French philosopher (1869–1944)
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Léon Brunschvicg

Summary

Léon Brunschvicg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on +1869-11-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Aix-les-Bains[4]. He died on +1944-01-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Léon Brunschvicg was born in Paris[2].
  • Léon Brunschvicg died in Aix-les-Bains[4].
  • Léon Brunschvicg was born on +1869-11-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Léon Brunschvicg died on +1944-01-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Léon Brunschvicg's father was Goudchaux Brunschvicg[11].
  • Among Léon Brunschvicg's spouses was Cécile Brunschvicg[12].
  • A child of Léon Brunschvicg was Adrienne R. Weill[13].
  • Léon Brunschvicg held citizenship in France[14].
  • Léon Brunschvicg worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Léon Brunschvicg worked as a historian[7].
  • Léon Brunschvicg's professions included writer[8].
  • Léon Brunschvicg's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Among Léon Brunschvicg's employers was University of Paris[15].
  • Léon Brunschvicg was educated at Lycée Condorcet[16].
  • Léon Brunschvicg was educated at École Normale Supérieure[17].
  • A notable student of Léon Brunschvicg was Jean Cavaillès[18].
  • Léon Brunschvicg received the Montyon Prize[19].
  • Léon Brunschvicg received the Saintour Prize[20].
  • Léon Brunschvicg was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[21].
  • Léon Brunschvicg was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[22].
  • Léon Brunschvicg was a member of Romanian Academy[23].
  • Léon Brunschvicg was influenced by Blaise Pascal[24].
  • Léon Brunschvicg is recorded as male[25].
  • Léon Brunschvicg's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Léon Brunschvicg's signature is recorded as Book signed by Leon Bruschvicg offered to Maurice Halbwachs.JPG[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Léon Brunschvicg… he was born on +1869-11-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Goudchaux Brunschvicg[11].

Education

Educated at Lycée Condorcet[16], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1803[30] and École Normale Supérieure[17], a école normale supérieure[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Paris[34]. Studied under Alphonse Darlu[35], a teacher[36], 1849–1921[37], of France[38], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[39]; Émile Boutroux[40], a philosopher[41], 1845–1921[42], of France[43], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[44], specialised in philosophy of religion[45]; and Victor Brochard[46], a philosopher[47], 1848–1907[48], of France[49], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. Léon Brunschvicg was employed by University of Paris[15]. A notable student of him was Jean Cavaillès[18]. Doctoral students include Gaston Bachelard[51], a philosopher[52], 1884–1962[53], of France[54], specialised in philosophy of science[55]; Raymond Aron[56], a journalist[57], 1905–1983[58], of France[59], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[60], specialised in international relations[61]; and Jean Cavaillès[62], a philosopher[63], 1903–1944[64], of France[65], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Montyon Prize[19], a literary award[67], in France[68] and Saintour Prize[20], a literary award[69], in France[70], founded in 1889[71].

Personal Life

Among Léon Brunschvicg's spouses was Cécile Brunschvicg[12]. A child of him was Adrienne R. Weill[13].

Death and Burial

Léon Brunschvicg died on +1944-01-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Aix-les-Bains[4].

Why It Matters

Léon Brunschvicg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

His notable doctoral advisees include Gaston Bachelard[74], a philosopher[75], 1884–1962[76], of France[77], specialised in philosophy of science[78]; Raymond Aron[79], a journalist[80], 1905–1983[81], of France[82], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[83], specialised in international relations[84]; and Jean Cavaillès[85].

FAQs

Where was Léon Brunschvicg born?

Léon Brunschvicg was born in Paris[2].

Where did Léon Brunschvicg die?

Léon Brunschvicg passed away in Aix-les-Bains[4].

Who were Léon Brunschvicg's parents?

Léon Brunschvicg's father was Goudchaux Brunschvicg[11].

Who was Léon Brunschvicg married to?

Léon Brunschvicg's spouses include Cécile Brunschvicg[12].

What did Léon Brunschvicg do for work?

Léon Brunschvicg worked as philosopher[6], historian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Léon Brunschvicg go to school?

Léon Brunschvicg was educated at Lycée Condorcet[16] and École Normale Supérieure[17].

What awards did Léon Brunschvicg receive?

Honors received include Montyon Prize[19] and Saintour Prize[20].

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  1. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Jean Cavaillès
    Occupation philosopher, historian, writer +1
    Given name Léon
    Different from Jacques Brunschwig
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