Michel Villey

French philosopher (1914-1988)
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Summary

Michel Villey is a human[1]. He was born in Caen[2]. He was born on April 4, 1914[3]. He died in Bois-le-Roi[4]. He died on July 24, 1988[5]. He worked as a philosopher of law[6], legal historian[7], and philosopher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Michel Villey's place of birth was Caen[2].
  • Michel Villey passed away in Bois-le-Roi[4].
  • Michel Villey was born on April 4, 1914[3].
  • Michel Villey died on July 24, 1988[5].
  • Michel Villey's father was Pierre Villey[10].
  • Michel Villey held citizenship in France[11].
  • Michel Villey's professions included philosopher of law[6].
  • Michel Villey worked as a legal historian[7].
  • Michel Villey worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Michel Villey was employed by Panthéon-Assas University Paris[12].
  • Michel Villey's education included a stint at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[13].
  • Michel Villey's doctoral advisor was Maurice Grandclaude[14].
  • Michel Villey received the Prix d'Académie[15].
  • Michel Villey's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Michel Villey is recorded as male[17].
  • Michel Villey's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Michel Villey supervised Gérard Courtois as a doctoral student[19].
  • Michel Villey supervised Michel Bastit as a doctoral student[20].
  • Michel Villey supervised François Vallançon as a doctoral student[21].
  • Michel Villey's family name is recorded as Villey[22].
  • Michel Villey's given name is recorded as Michel[23].
  • Michel Villey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Michel Villey's sibling is recorded as Daniel Villey[25].
  • Michel Villey's sibling is recorded as Raymond Villey[26].
  • Michel Villey's assessment is recorded as agrégation of legal history[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caen[2], Michel Villey… he was born on April 4, 1914[3]. His father was Pierre Villey[10].

Education

Michel Villey's education included a stint at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[13]. His doctoral advisor was Maurice Grandclaude[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher of law[6], legal historian[7], and philosopher[8]. Among Michel Villey's employers was Panthéon-Assas University Paris[12]. Doctoral students include Gérard Courtois[19], a legal historian[28], b. 1941[29]; Michel Bastit[20], a philosopher[30], b. 1951[31], awarded the Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy[32]; and François Vallançon[21], a legal scholar[33], b. 1943[34], of France[35].

Recognition

Michel Villey received the Prix d'Académie[15].

Personal Life

Michel Villey's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Michel Villey died on July 24, 1988[5]. He died in Bois-le-Roi[4].

Why It Matters

Michel Villey has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

He has been cited as an influence by Chantal Delsol[36], a philosopher[37], b. 1947[38], of France[39], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[40], specialised in political philosophy[41].

FAQs

Where was Michel Villey born?

Michel Villey's place of birth was Caen[2].

Where did Michel Villey die?

Michel Villey passed away in Bois-le-Roi[4].

Who were Michel Villey's parents?

Michel Villey's father was Pierre Villey[10].

What did Michel Villey do for work?

Michel Villey worked as philosopher of law[6], legal historian[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did Michel Villey go to school?

Michel Villey was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[13].

What awards did Michel Villey receive?

Honors received include Prix d'Académie[15].

Who did Michel Villey influence?

Michel Villey has been cited as an influence by Chantal Delsol[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . SUDOC. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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