Émile Bréhier

French historian of philosophy (1876–1952)
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Émile Bréhier

Summary

Émile Bréhier is a human[1]. He was born in Bar-le-Duc[2]. He was born on April 12, 1876[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 3, 1952[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], professor[7], and philosophy historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Émile Bréhier was born in Bar-le-Duc[2].
  • Émile Bréhier passed away in Paris[4].
  • Émile Bréhier was born on April 12, 1876[3].
  • Émile Bréhier died on February 3, 1952[5].
  • Émile Bréhier held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Émile Bréhier's native language[11].
  • Émile Bréhier's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Émile Bréhier worked as a professor[7].
  • Émile Bréhier worked as a philosophy historian[8].
  • Among Émile Bréhier's employers was University of Paris[12].
  • Émile Bréhier was educated at University of Paris[13].
  • A notable student of Émile Bréhier was Maurice Merleau-Ponty[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Émile Bréhier is Q113573231[15].
  • Émile Bréhier was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[16].
  • Émile Bréhier was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[17].
  • Émile Bréhier is recorded as male[18].
  • Émile Bréhier's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Émile Bréhier supervised Henri-Charles Puech as a doctoral student[20].
  • Émile Bréhier's Commons category is recorded as Émile Bréhier[21].
  • Émile Bréhier was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Émile Bréhier's family name is recorded as Bréhier[23].
  • Émile Bréhier's given name is recorded as Émile[24].
  • Émile Bréhier's work location is recorded as Paris[25].
  • Émile Bréhier studied under Henri Bergson[26].
  • Émile Bréhier's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[27].

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Origins and Family

Émile Bréhier was born in Bar-le-Duc[2]. He was born on April 12, 1876[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Émile Bréhier was educated at University of Paris[13]. He studied under Henri Bergson[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], professor[7], and philosophy historian[8]. Émile Bréhier was employed by University of Paris[12]. A notable student of him was Maurice Merleau-Ponty[14]. He supervised Henri-Charles Puech as a doctoral student[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Émile Bréhier is Q113573231[15].

Death and Burial

Émile Bréhier died on February 3, 1952[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Émile Bréhier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

His notable doctoral advisees include Henri-Charles Puech[30], a church historian[31], 1902–1986[32], of France[33], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[34], specialised in history of religions[35].

FAQs

Where was Émile Bréhier born?

Émile Bréhier's place of birth was 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 philosopher[6], professor[7], and philosophy historian[8].

Where did Émile Bréhier go to school?

Émile Bréhier was educated at University of Paris[13].

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  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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