Paul Brunton

British philosopher (1898-1981)
Person human Q1334593
Paul Brunton
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Paul Brunton

Summary

Paul Brunton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 21, 1898[3]. He passed away in Vevey[4]. He died on July 27, 1981[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], world traveler[9], and traveler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Paul Brunton…
  • Paul Brunton passed away in Vevey[4].
  • Paul Brunton was born on October 21, 1898[3].
  • Paul Brunton died on July 27, 1981[5].
  • Paul Brunton held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Paul Brunton worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Paul Brunton worked as a writer[7].
  • Paul Brunton worked as a journalist[8].
  • Paul Brunton's professions included world traveler[9].
  • Paul Brunton's professions included traveler[10].
  • Paul Brunton's field of work was philosophy[13].
  • Paul Brunton's field of work was Eastern religions[14].
  • Paul Brunton's field of work was Hinduism[15].
  • Paul Brunton's field of work was mysticism[16].
  • Paul Brunton's field of work was yoga[17].
  • Paul Brunton's field of work was meditation[18].
  • Paul Brunton is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Brunton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Brunton's Commons category is recorded as Paul Brunton[21].
  • Paul Brunton's family name is recorded as Brunton[22].
  • Paul Brunton's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul Brunton's pseudonym is recorded as Raphael Hurst[24].
  • Paul Brunton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Brunton's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 21, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], world traveler[9], and traveler[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[13], an academic discipline[26]; Eastern religions[14], an academic discipline[27]; Hinduism[15], a religion[28]; mysticism[16], a way of life[29]; yoga[17]; and meditation[18], a concept[30].

Death and Burial

Paul Brunton died on July 27, 1981[5]. He died in Vevey[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Brunton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Paul Brunton born?

Paul Brunton's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Paul Brunton die?

Paul Brunton died in Vevey[4].

What did Paul Brunton do for work?

Paul Brunton worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], world traveler[9], and traveler[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, writer, journalist +2
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  2. 18d ago · Anvilaquarius · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work philosophy, Eastern religions, Hinduism +4
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