Maurice Halbwachs

French sociologist (1877-1945), died in Buchenwald concentration camp
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Maurice Halbwachs

Summary

Maurice Halbwachs is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reims[2]. He was born on March 11, 1877[3]. He died in Buchenwald concentration camp[4]. He died on March 16, 1945[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6], psychologist[7], philosopher[8], professor[9], and statistician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Reims[2], Maurice Halbwachs…
  • Maurice Halbwachs died in Buchenwald concentration camp[4].
  • Maurice Halbwachs was born on March 11, 1877[3].
  • Maurice Halbwachs died on March 16, 1945[5].
  • Maurice Halbwachs's father was Gustave Halbwachs[12].
  • A child of Maurice Halbwachs was Francis Halbwachs[13].
  • A child of Maurice Halbwachs was Pierre Halbwachs[14].
  • Maurice Halbwachs held citizenship in France[15].
  • Maurice Halbwachs's professions included sociologist[6].
  • Maurice Halbwachs worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Maurice Halbwachs worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Maurice Halbwachs worked as a professor[9].
  • Maurice Halbwachs worked as a statistician[10].
  • Maurice Halbwachs's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Maurice Halbwachs's field of work was sociology[17].
  • Maurice Halbwachs held the position of president[18].
  • Maurice Halbwachs was employed by University of Chicago[19].
  • Among Maurice Halbwachs's employers was Collège de France[20].
  • Maurice Halbwachs was employed by University of Paris[21].
  • Maurice Halbwachs was employed by University of Strasbourg[22].
  • Among Maurice Halbwachs's employers was University of Caen Normandy[23].
  • Maurice Halbwachs's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[24].
  • Maurice Halbwachs's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[25].
  • Maurice Halbwachs was educated at University of Paris[26].
  • Maurice Halbwachs received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Halbwachs's place of birth was Reims[2]. He was born on March 11, 1877[3]. His father was Gustave Halbwachs[12].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[24], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of Göttingen[25], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; and University of Paris[26], a former entity[36], in France[37], founded in 1150[38], headquartered in Paris[39]. Maurice Halbwachs studied under Émile Durkheim[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6], psychologist[7], philosopher[8], professor[9], and statistician[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[16], an academic discipline[41] and sociology[17], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include University of Chicago[19], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1890[45], headquartered in Chicago[46]; Collège de France[20], a higher education institution[47], in France[48], founded in 1530[49], headquartered in Paris[50]; University of Paris[21], a former entity[51], in France[52], founded in 1150[53], headquartered in Paris[54]; University of Strasbourg[22], a university in France[55], in France[56], founded in 1538[57], headquartered in Strasbourg[58]; and University of Caen Normandy[23], a public university[59], in France[60], founded in 1432[61], headquartered in Caen[62]. Maurice Halbwachs held the position of president[18]. He supervised Slobodan S. Zarkovich as a doctoral student[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; Montyon Science Award[66], an award[67], in France[68], founded in 1818[69]; Prix Fabien[70], a literary award[71], in France[72]; mort pour la France[73], a title of honor[74]; and Resistance Medal[75].

Personal Life

Children include Francis Halbwachs[13], a physicist[76], 1914–1986[77], of France[78], awarded the Resistance Medal[79] and Pierre Halbwachs[14], a writer[80], 1916–1987[81], of France[82].

Death and Burial

Maurice Halbwachs died on March 16, 1945[5]. He died in Buchenwald concentration camp[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[83].

Why It Matters

Maurice Halbwachs ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

He has been cited as an influence by Bernard Lahire[86], a sociologist[87], b. 1963[88], of France[89], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[90], specialised in sociology[91].

He is credited with the discovery of collective memory[92], a knowledge type[93].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jean Stoetzel[94], a psychologist[95], 1910–1987[96], of France[97], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[98], specialised in sociology[99].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Halbwachs born?

Maurice Halbwachs's place of birth was Reims[2].

Where did Maurice Halbwachs die?

Maurice Halbwachs passed away in Buchenwald concentration camp[4].

Who were Maurice Halbwachs's parents?

Maurice Halbwachs's father was Gustave Halbwachs[12].

What did Maurice Halbwachs do for work?

Maurice Halbwachs worked as sociologist[6], psychologist[7], philosopher[8], professor[9], and statistician[10].

Where did Maurice Halbwachs go to school?

Maurice Halbwachs was educated at École Normale Supérieure[24], University of Göttingen[25], and University of Paris[26].

What awards did Maurice Halbwachs receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], Montyon Science Award[66], Prix Fabien[70], and mort pour la France[73].

Who did Maurice Halbwachs influence?

Maurice Halbwachs has been cited as an influence by Bernard Lahire[86].

What did Maurice Halbwachs discover?

Maurice Halbwachs is credited as discoverer of collective memory[92].

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