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Émile Bréhier

French historian of philosophy (1876–1952)
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Summary

Émile Bréhier was born on April 12, 1876[1], in Bar-le-Duc[2]. He died on February 3, 1952[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], professor[6], and philosophy historian[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[8]
  • Native language: French[9]
  • Employer: University of Paris[10]
  • Educated at: University of Paris[11]
  • Student: Maurice Merleau-Ponty[12]
  • Notable work: Wikidata item[13]
  • Member of: Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[14], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Doctoral student: Henri-Charles Puech[17]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[18]
  • Family name: Bréhier[19]
  • Given name: Émile[20]
  • Work location: Paris[21]
  • Student of: Henri Bergson[22]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
  • Name in native language: Émile Bréhier[25]
  • Sibling: Louis Bréhier[26]

Why It Matters

His notable doctoral advisees include Henri-Charles Puech[27], a church historian[28], 1902–1986[29], of France[30], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[31], specialised in history of religions[32].

FAQs

Where was Émile Bréhier born?

Émile Bréhier was born in Bar-le-Duc[2].

Where did Émile Bréhier die?

Émile Bréhier died in Paris[4].

What did Émile Bréhier do for work?

Émile Bréhier worked as a philosopher[5], professor[6], and philosophy historian[7].

Where did Émile Bréhier go to school?

Émile Bréhier was educated at University of Paris[11].

Related Entities

Bar-le-Duc France Henri Bergson Maurice Merleau-Ponty University of Paris

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] ↑ . 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

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