Philippe Sollers

French philosopher (1936–2023)
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Philippe Sollers
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Philippe Sollers was born on November 28, 1936, in Talence.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He held citizenship of France.[6] He died on May 6, 2023, in Paris.[7][8]

He worked as a writer, philosopher, publisher, novelist, essayist, and director.[1][6] His field was literary activity and literary theory.[9] His education included ESSEC Business School and Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève.

His religion was Catholic Church. He was married to Julia Kristeva (1967–2023).[10] His awards included the Fénéon Prize for literature, Prix Médicis, Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Prince Pierre Award, and The prize of the BNF + 2 more.[11][12][13][14][15].

Philippe Sollers

Summary

Philippe Sollers is a human[1]. He was born in Talence[2]. He was born on November 28, 1936[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 6, 2023[5]. He worked as a writer[6], philosopher[7], publisher[8], novelist[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Philippe Sollers's place of birth was Talence[2].
  • Philippe Sollers died in Paris[4].
  • Philippe Sollers died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Philippe Sollers was born on November 28, 1936[3].
  • Philippe Sollers died on May 6, 2023[5].
  • Philippe Sollers died on May 5, 2023[13].
  • Burial took place at Q110333538[14].
  • Philippe Sollers's father was Octave Joyaux[15].
  • Philippe Sollers was married to Julia Kristeva[16].
  • Philippe Sollers held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Philippe Sollers's native language[18].
  • Philippe Sollers's professions included writer[6].
  • Philippe Sollers's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Philippe Sollers's professions included publisher[8].
  • Philippe Sollers's professions included novelist[9].
  • Philippe Sollers's professions included essayist[10].
  • Philippe Sollers worked as a director[19].
  • Philippe Sollers's field of work was literary activity[20].
  • Philippe Sollers's field of work was literary theory[21].
  • Philippe Sollers was educated at ESSEC Business School[22].
  • Philippe Sollers was educated at Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[23].
  • Philippe Sollers received the Fénéon Prize for literature[24].
  • Philippe Sollers received the Prix Médicis[25].
  • Philippe Sollers received the Q97954105[26].
  • Philippe Sollers received the Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand[27].

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Origins and Family

Philippe Sollers was born in Talence[2]. He was born on November 28, 1936[3]. His father was Octave Joyaux[15]. French was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at ESSEC Business School[22], a business school[28], in France[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in Cergy-Pontoise[31] and Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[23], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1854[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], philosopher[7], publisher[8], novelist[9], essayist[10], and director[19]. Fields of work include literary activity[20] and literary theory[21], an academic discipline[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Fénéon Prize for literature[24]; Prix Médicis[25], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1958[38]; Q97954105[26], a literary award[39], in France[40]; Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand[27], a literary award[41], in France[42], founded in 1977[43]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[44], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; and Prince Pierre Award[47], an award[48], in Monaco[49], founded in 1951[50].

Personal Life

Philippe Sollers was married to Julia Kristeva[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 6, 2023[5] and May 5, 2023[13]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[52], in France[53], founded in -0300[54] and 15th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[55], in France[56], founded in 1860[57]. Burial took place at Q110333538[14].

Why It Matters

Philippe Sollers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Philippe Sollers born?

Philippe Sollers was born in Talence[2].

Where did Philippe Sollers die?

Philippe Sollers died in Paris[4].

Who were Philippe Sollers's parents?

Philippe Sollers's father was Octave Joyaux[15].

Who was Philippe Sollers married to?

Philippe Sollers's spouses include Julia Kristeva[16].

What did Philippe Sollers do for work?

Philippe Sollers worked as writer[6], philosopher[7], publisher[8], novelist[9], and essayist[10].

Where did Philippe Sollers go to school?

Philippe Sollers was educated at ESSEC Business School[22] and Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[23].

What awards did Philippe Sollers receive?

Honors received include Fénéon Prize for literature[24], Prix Médicis[25], Q97954105[26], and Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand[27].

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  28. [13] . Le Monde. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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