Élisabeth Badinter

French author, historian, and professor
Person human Q274309
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Élisabeth Badinter

Summary

Élisabeth Badinter is a human[1]. She was born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. She was born on March 5, 1944[3]. She worked as a philosopher[4], historian[5], docent[6], women's rights activist[7], and author[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2], Élisabeth Badinter…
  • Élisabeth Badinter was born on March 5, 1944[3].
  • Élisabeth Badinter's father was Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet[10].
  • Élisabeth Badinter's mother was Sophie Vaillant[11].
  • A child of Élisabeth Badinter was Judith Badinter[12].
  • A child of Élisabeth Badinter was Benjamin Badinter[13].
  • A child of Élisabeth Badinter was Simon Badinter[14].
  • Élisabeth Badinter held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Élisabeth Badinter's native language[16].
  • Élisabeth Badinter's professions included philosopher[4].
  • Élisabeth Badinter's professions included historian[5].
  • Élisabeth Badinter worked as a docent[6].
  • Élisabeth Badinter's professions included women's rights activist[7].
  • Élisabeth Badinter worked as an author[8].
  • Élisabeth Badinter's field of work was feminism[17].
  • Élisabeth Badinter held the position of chairperson[18].
  • Among Élisabeth Badinter's employers was École polytechnique[19].
  • Élisabeth Badinter was educated at École alsacienne[20].
  • Élisabeth Badinter was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Élisabeth Badinter is Die Mutterliebe. Geschichte eines Gefühls vom 17. Jahrhundert bis heute[22].
  • Élisabeth Badinter received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[23].
  • Élisabeth Badinter received the prix Eugène-Colas[24].
  • Élisabeth Badinter received the Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit[25].
  • Élisabeth Badinter was influenced by Alain Finkielkraut[26].
  • Élisabeth Badinter was influenced by René Descartes[27].

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Origins and Family

Élisabeth Badinter was born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. She was born on March 5, 1944[3]. Her father was Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet[10]. Her mother was Sophie Vaillant[11]. French was her native language[16].

Education

Educated at École alsacienne[20], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1971[34], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], historian[5], docent[6], women's rights activist[7], and author[8]. Élisabeth Badinter's field of work was feminism[17]. Among her employers was École polytechnique[19]. She held the position of chairperson[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Élisabeth Badinter is Die Mutterliebe. Geschichte eines Gefühls vom 17. Jahrhundert bis heute[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[23], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; prix Eugène-Colas[24], a literary award[38], in France[39], founded in 1982[40]; and Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit[25].

Personal Life

Children include Judith Badinter[12], b. 1966[41], of France[42]; Benjamin Badinter[13], b. 1970[43], of France[44]; and Simon Badinter[14], a radio personality[45], b. 1968[46].

Why It Matters

Élisabeth Badinter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Élisabeth Badinter born?

Élisabeth Badinter's place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2].

Who were Élisabeth Badinter's parents?

Élisabeth Badinter's father was Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet[10]. Élisabeth Badinter's mother was Sophie Vaillant[11].

What did Élisabeth Badinter do for work?

Élisabeth Badinter worked as philosopher[4], historian[5], docent[6], women's rights activist[7], and author[8].

Where did Élisabeth Badinter go to school?

Élisabeth Badinter was educated at École alsacienne[20] and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21].

What awards did Élisabeth Badinter receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[23], prix Eugène-Colas[24], and Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit[25].

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  20. [24] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Journal de Monaco. Retrieved . journaldemonaco.gouv.mc. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, historian, docent +2
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    Award received Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, prix Eugène-Colas, Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit
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