Marc Augé

French anthropologist and geographer (1935–2023)
Person human Q706078
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Marc Augé

Summary

Marc Augé is a human[1]. Born in Poitiers[2], he… he was born on +1935-09-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +2023-07-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], director of studies[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Poitiers[2], Marc Augé…
  • Marc Augé died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Marc Augé was born on +1935-09-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Marc Augé died on +2023-07-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Marc Augé's spouses was Françoise Héritier[11].
  • Marc Augé held citizenship in France[12].
  • Marc Augé worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Marc Augé's professions included ethnologist[7].
  • Marc Augé's professions included director of studies[8].
  • Marc Augé worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Marc Augé's field of work was ethnology[13].
  • Marc Augé's field of work was anthropology[14].
  • Marc Augé held the position of president[15].
  • Among Marc Augé's employers was School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[16].
  • Among Marc Augé's employers was ORSTOM[17].
  • Among Marc Augé's employers was Lycée Paul-Valéry[18].
  • Marc Augé's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • Marc Augé was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20].
  • Marc Augé was educated at Lycée Montaigne[21].
  • Marc Augé was educated at École pratique des hautes études[22].
  • Marc Augé was educated at Paris Descartes University[23].
  • Marc Augé's doctoral advisor was Georges Balandier[24].
  • Marc Augé received the Prix Dodo[25].
  • Marc Augé received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Marc Augé received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Marc Augé's place of birth was Poitiers[2]. He was born on +1935-09-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; Lycée Montaigne[21], a lycée[35], in France[36], founded in 1891[37]; École pratique des hautes études[22], a grand établissement[38], in France[39], founded in 1868[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; and Paris Descartes University[23], a public research university[42], in France[43], founded in 1971[44], headquartered in Paris[45]. Marc Augé's doctoral advisor was Georges Balandier[24]. Academic degrees include doctorate in France[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], director of studies[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include ethnology[13], a branch of anthropology[47] and anthropology[14], an academic discipline[48]. Employers include School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[16], a public university[49], in France[50], founded in 1975[51], headquartered in Paris[52]; ORSTOM[17], a government agency[53], in France[54], headquartered in Paris[55]; and Lycée Paul-Valéry[18], a lycée[56], in France[57], founded in 1960[58]. Marc Augé held the position of president[15]. Doctoral students include Stéphane Breton[59], Harris Memel-Fotê[60], Michaelle Ascencio[61], ANNE VEGA[62], Maria Rosaria Pandolfi[63], and André Mary[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Dodo[25], a literary award[65], in France[66], founded in 1893[67]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[70], in France[71]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[72], a grade of an order[73], in France[74]; Officer of Arts and Letters[75], a grade of an order[76], in France[77]; and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[78], an award[79], in France[80].

Personal Life

Among Marc Augé's spouses was Françoise Héritier[11].

Death and Burial

Marc Augé died on +2023-07-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Marc Augé ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

FAQs

Where was Marc Augé born?

Marc Augé's place of birth was Poitiers[2].

Where did Marc Augé die?

Marc Augé passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Marc Augé married to?

Marc Augé's spouses include Françoise Héritier[11].

What did Marc Augé do for work?

Marc Augé worked as anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], director of studies[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Marc Augé go to school?

Marc Augé was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], Lycée Montaigne[21], and École pratique des hautes études[22].

What awards did Marc Augé receive?

Honors received include Prix Dodo[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], and Officer of the National Order of Merit[72].

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