Lev Shestov
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Lev Shestov
Summary
Lev Shestov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kyiv[2]. He was born on January 24, 1866[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 19, 1938[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and literary historian[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Lev Shestov was born in Kyiv[2].
- Lev Shestov died in Paris[4].
- Lev Shestov was born on January 24, 1866[3].
- Lev Shestov was born on 1866[11].
- Lev Shestov died on November 19, 1938[5].
- Burial took place at Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier[12].
- A child of Lev Shestov was Nathalie Baranoff[13].
- Lev Shestov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
- Lev Shestov held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[15].
- Lev Shestov held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
- Lev Shestov held citizenship in France[17].
- Lev Shestov worked as a philosopher[6].
- Lev Shestov worked as a university teacher[7].
- Lev Shestov's professions included writer[8].
- Lev Shestov worked as a literary historian[9].
- Lev Shestov's field of work was philosophy[18].
- Lev Shestov's field of work was existentialism[19].
- Lev Shestov was employed by University of Paris[20].
- Lev Shestov's education included a stint at Imperial Moscow University[21].
- Lev Shestov's education included a stint at Imperial University of St. Vladimir[22].
- A notable work attributed to Lev Shestov is Athens and Jerusalem[23].
- Lev Shestov was influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche[24].
- Lev Shestov was influenced by Søren Kierkegaard[25].
- Lev Shestov was influenced by Fyodor Dostoyevsky[26].
- Lev Shestov was influenced by Leo Tolstoy[27].
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Origins and Family
Lev Shestov was born in Kyiv[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 24, 1866[3] and 1866[11].
Education
Educated at Imperial Moscow University[21], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1755[30] and Imperial University of St. Vladimir[22], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1833[33]. Lev Shestov earned the academic degree of university candidate[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and literary historian[9]. Fields of work include philosophy[18], an academic discipline[35] and existentialism[19], a cultural movement[36]. Lev Shestov was employed by University of Paris[20].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Lev Shestov is Athens and Jerusalem[23].
Personal Life
A child of Lev Shestov was Nathalie Baranoff[13].
Death and Burial
Lev Shestov died on November 19, 1938[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier[12].
Why It Matters
Lev Shestov has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Georges Bataille[38], a librarian[39], 1897–1962[40], of France[41], specialised in philosophy[42]; Albert Camus[43], a writer[44], 1913–1960[45], of France[46], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[47], specialised in philosophy[48]; Emil Cioran[49], a philosopher[50], 1911–1995[51], of Romania[52], specialised in philosophy[53]; Friedrich Nietzsche[54], a philosopher[55], 1844–1900[56], of Kingdom of Prussia[57]; and Czesław Miłosz[58], a poet[59], 1911–2004[60], of Poland[61], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[62], specialised in fiction[63].
FAQs
Where was Lev Shestov born?
Lev Shestov was born in Kyiv[2].
Where did Lev Shestov die?
Lev Shestov passed away in Paris[4].
What did Lev Shestov do for work?
Lev Shestov worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and literary historian[9].
Where did Lev Shestov go to school?
Lev Shestov was educated at Imperial Moscow University[21] and Imperial University of St. Vladimir[22].
Who did Lev Shestov influence?
Lev Shestov has been cited as an influence by Georges Bataille[38], Albert Camus[43], Emil Cioran[49], and Friedrich Nietzsche[54].