Marcel Gauchet

French historian, philosopher, and sociologist
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Marcel Gauchet

Summary

Marcel Gauchet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Poilley[2]. He was born on January 1, 1946[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], historian[5], and director of studies[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Poilley[2], Marcel Gauchet…
  • Marcel Gauchet was born on January 1, 1946[3].
  • Marcel Gauchet held citizenship in France[8].
  • Marcel Gauchet's professions included philosopher[4].
  • Marcel Gauchet worked as a historian[5].
  • Marcel Gauchet worked as a director of studies[6].
  • Marcel Gauchet was employed by School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[9].
  • Marcel Gauchet's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV[10].
  • Marcel Gauchet's education included a stint at University of Caen Normandy[11].
  • Marcel Gauchet received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Marcel Gauchet received the Guizot Prize[13].
  • Marcel Gauchet received the Prix Ève Delacroix[14].
  • Marcel Gauchet received the Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[15].
  • Marcel Gauchet is recorded as male[16].
  • Marcel Gauchet's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Marcel Gauchet supervised Dominique Bourg as a doctoral student[18].
  • Marcel Gauchet supervised Camille Froidevaux-Metterie as a doctoral student[19].
  • Marcel Gauchet supervised Dominique Ottavi as a doctoral student[20].
  • Marcel Gauchet supervised Judith Revel as a doctoral student[21].
  • Marcel Gauchet supervised Jérôme Batout as a doctoral student[22].
  • Marcel Gauchet's Commons category is recorded as Marcel Gauchet[23].
  • Marcel Gauchet's family name is recorded as Gauchet[24].
  • Marcel Gauchet's given name is recorded as Marcel[25].
  • Marcel Gauchet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Marcel Gauchet's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Marcel Gauchet'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Marcel Gauchet's place of birth was Poilley[2]. He was born on January 1, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV[10], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1796[30] and University of Caen Normandy[11], a public university[31], in France[32], founded in 1432[33], headquartered in Caen[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], historian[5], and director of studies[6]. Marcel Gauchet was employed by School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[9]. Doctoral students include Dominique Bourg[18], an ecologist[35], b. 1953[36], of France[37], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[38]; Camille Froidevaux-Metterie[19], a philosopher[39], b. 1968[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[42], specialised in political science[43]; Dominique Ottavi[20], a philosopher[44], b. 1954[45], of France[46], specialised in philosophy[47]; Judith Revel[21], a philosopher[48], b. 1966[49], of France[50], specialised in philosophy[51]; and Jérôme Batout[22], a philosopher[52], b. 1979[53], of France[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Guizot Prize[13], a literary award[57], in France[58], founded in 1875[59]; Prix Ève Delacroix[14], a literary award[60], in France[61], founded in 1977[62]; and Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[15], a literary award[63], in Switzerland[64], founded in 1975[65].

Why It Matters

Marcel Gauchet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66]

His notable doctoral advisees include Dominique Bourg[67], an ecologist[68], b. 1953[69], of France[70], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[71] and Camille Froidevaux-Metterie[72], a philosopher[73], b. 1968[74], of France[75], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[76], specialised in political science[77].

FAQs

Where was Marcel Gauchet born?

Marcel Gauchet's place of birth was Poilley[2].

What did Marcel Gauchet do for work?

Marcel Gauchet worked as philosopher[4], historian[5], and director of studies[6].

Where did Marcel Gauchet go to school?

Marcel Gauchet was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[10] and University of Caen Normandy[11].

What awards did Marcel Gauchet receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Guizot Prize[13], Prix Ève Delacroix[14], and Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[15].

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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