Maurice Blanchot
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Maurice Blanchot was a French philosopher, writer, journalist, literary critic, and literary theorist[1][2][3]. His professional fields encompassed literary theory, literary criticism, philosophy, and literary activity[3]. He was educated at the University of Strasbourg.
He was born on September 22, 1907, in Devrouze[4][5][6][7][8][9][1] and died on February 20, 2003, in Paris[4][10][11][5][6][7][8][9][1][12]. Following his death, he was buried at Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis. During his life, he was a member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, the comité de lecture des éditions Gallimard, and La jeune France.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Ethnic group: French[13]
- Field of work: literary theory[14], literary criticism[15], philosophy[16], literary activity[17]
- Position held: editor-in-chief[18]
- Educated at: University of Strasbourg[19]
- Award received: Prix Henri-Dumarest[20]
- Member of: Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[21], comité de lecture des éditions Gallimard[22], La jeune France[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family name: Blanchot[25]
- Given name: Maurice[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Name in native language: Maurice Blanchot[28]
Why It Matters
Maurice Blanchot has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[31], an anthropologist[32], 1926–1984[33], of France[34], specialised in philosophy[35] and Jean-Luc Nancy[36], a philosopher[37], 1940–2021[38], of France[39], awarded the Albertus-Magnus professorate[40], specialised in philosophy[41].
Works attributed to him include Manifesto of the 121[42], a manifesto[43].
FAQs
Where was Maurice Blanchot born?
Maurice Blanchot's place of birth was Devrouze[2].
Where did Maurice Blanchot die?
Maurice Blanchot passed away in Paris[4].
What did Maurice Blanchot do for work?
Maurice Blanchot worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], journalist[7], literary critic[8], and literary theorist[9].
Where did Maurice Blanchot go to school?
Maurice Blanchot was educated at University of Strasbourg[19].
What awards did Maurice Blanchot receive?
Honors received include Prix Henri-Dumarest[20].
Who did Maurice Blanchot influence?
Maurice Blanchot has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[31] and Jean-Luc Nancy[36].