Paul Virilio

French philosopher (1932–2018)
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Paul Virilio
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Paul Virilio

Summary

Paul Virilio is a human[1]. He was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on January 4, 1932[3]. He passed away in Rueil-Malmaison[4]. He died on September 10, 2018[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], urban planner[8], sociologist[9], and architect[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (512 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Virilio's place of birth was 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Paul Virilio died in Rueil-Malmaison[4].
  • Paul Virilio was born on January 4, 1932[3].
  • Paul Virilio died on September 10, 2018[5].
  • Paul Virilio held citizenship in France[12].
  • Paul Virilio worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Paul Virilio's professions included writer[7].
  • Paul Virilio's professions included urban planner[8].
  • Paul Virilio worked as a sociologist[9].
  • Paul Virilio worked as an architect[10].
  • Paul Virilio's professions included photographer[13].
  • Paul Virilio's field of work was urbanism[14].
  • Paul Virilio's field of work was architecture[15].
  • Paul Virilio's field of work was sociology of housing[16].
  • Paul Virilio's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Paul Virilio's field of work was opinion journalism[18].
  • Among Paul Virilio's employers was European Graduate School[19].
  • Paul Virilio was employed by Special School of Architecture[20].
  • Paul Virilio was educated at University of Paris[21].
  • Paul Virilio's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art[22].
  • A notable student of Paul Virilio was Jean Nouvel[23].
  • A notable student of Paul Virilio was Hala Wardé[24].
  • A notable student of Paul Virilio was Franklin Azzi[25].
  • Paul Virilio received the Q131140115[26].
  • Paul Virilio received the Q3406067[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2], Paul Virilio… he was born on January 4, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[21], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art[22], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1922[34]. Studied under Raymond Aron[35], a journalist[36], 1905–1983[37], of France[38], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[39], specialised in international relations[40]; Vladimir Jankélévitch[41], a philosopher[42], 1903–1985[43], of France[44], specialised in philosophy[45]; and Maurice Merleau-Ponty[46], a philosopher[47], 1908–1961[48], of France[49], specialised in philosophy[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], urban planner[8], sociologist[9], architect[10], and photographer[13]. Fields of work include urbanism[14], a branch of science[51]; architecture[15], an academic discipline[52]; sociology of housing[16]; philosophy[17], an academic discipline[53]; and opinion journalism[18], a journalism genre[54]. Employers include European Graduate School[19], an educational institution[55], in Switzerland[56], founded in 1994[57] and Special School of Architecture[20], an architecture school[58], in France[59], founded in 1865[60]. Notable students include Jean Nouvel[23], an architect[61], b. 1945[62], of France[63], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[64]; Hala Wardé[24], an architect[65], b. 1965[66], of France[67], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[68]; and Franklin Azzi[25], an architect[69], b. 1975[70], of France[71], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Q131140115[26] and Q3406067[27], a literary award[73], in France[74], founded in 1997[75].

Death and Burial

Paul Virilio died on September 10, 2018[5]. He passed away in Rueil-Malmaison[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[76].

Why It Matters

Paul Virilio ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (512 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Paul Virilio born?

Paul Virilio was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Paul Virilio die?

Paul Virilio passed away in Rueil-Malmaison[4].

What did Paul Virilio do for work?

Paul Virilio worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], urban planner[8], sociologist[9], and architect[10].

Where did Paul Virilio go to school?

Paul Virilio was educated at University of Paris[21] and École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art[22].

What awards did Paul Virilio receive?

Honors received include Q131140115[26] and Q3406067[27].

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