Raymond Boudon

French sociologist (1934–2013)
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Raymond Boudon

Summary

Raymond Boudon is a human[1]. Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1934[3]. He died in Saint-Cloud[4]. He died on April 10, 2013[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], Raymond Boudon…
  • Raymond Boudon passed away in Saint-Cloud[4].
  • Raymond Boudon was born on January 27, 1934[3].
  • Raymond Boudon died on April 10, 2013[5].
  • Raymond Boudon held citizenship in France[9].
  • Raymond Boudon's professions included sociologist[6].
  • Raymond Boudon worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Raymond Boudon held the position of professor[10].
  • Among Raymond Boudon's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • Among Raymond Boudon's employers was University of Bordeaux[12].
  • Among Raymond Boudon's employers was Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[13].
  • Raymond Boudon's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[14].
  • Raymond Boudon's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[15].
  • Raymond Boudon's doctoral advisor was Jean Stoetzel[16].
  • Raymond Boudon received the European Amalfi Prize for Sociology and Social Sciences[17].
  • Raymond Boudon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Raymond Boudon received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[19].
  • Raymond Boudon received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20].
  • Raymond Boudon received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[21].
  • Raymond Boudon received the honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[22].
  • Raymond Boudon was a member of Academia Europaea[23].
  • Raymond Boudon was a member of Royal Society of Canada[24].
  • Raymond Boudon was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Raymond Boudon was a member of British Academy[26].
  • Raymond Boudon was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], Raymond Boudon… he was born on January 27, 1934[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[14], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[15], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1808[34]. Raymond Boudon's doctoral advisor was Jean Stoetzel[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6] and philosopher[7]. Employers include Harvard University[11], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; University of Bordeaux[12], a university in France[39], in France[40], founded in 2014[41], headquartered in Bordeaux[42]; and Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[13], a university in France[43], in France[44], founded in 1971[45], headquartered in rue Victor-Cousin[46]. Raymond Boudon held the position of professor[10]. Doctoral students include Guillaume Erner[47], a journalist[48], b. 1968[49], of France[50]; Claude Dubar[51], a sociologist[52], 1945–2015[53], of France[54], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[55]; Philippe Nemo[56], a philosopher[57], b. 1949[58], of France[59], awarded the Prix du livre libéral[60]; Razmig Keucheyan[61], a sociologist[62], b. 1975[63], of Switzerland[64]; Alain Lancelot[65]; and Sylvie Mesure[66].

Recognition

Awards received include European Amalfi Prize for Sociology and Social Sciences[17], a science award[67], in Italy[68]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[69], in France[70]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[19], a grade of an order[71], in France[72]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20], a grade of an order[73], in France[74]; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], an award[75], in France[76]; and honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[22], an award[77], in Belgium[78].

Death and Burial

Raymond Boudon died on April 10, 2013[5]. He passed away in Saint-Cloud[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Raymond Boudon include The Raymond Boudon Award for Early Career Achievement[79], an award[80], founded in 2016[81].

Why It Matters

Raymond Boudon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82]

Entities named for him include The Raymond Boudon Award for Early Career Achievement[79], an award[80], founded in 2016[81].

His notable doctoral advisees include Claude Dubar[83], a sociologist[84], 1945–2015[85], of France[86], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[87]; Carlo Lottieri[88], a philosopher[89], b. 1960[90], of Italy[91]; and Philippe Nemo[92], a philosopher[93], b. 1949[94], of France[95], awarded the Prix du livre libéral[96].

FAQs

Where was Raymond Boudon born?

Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], Raymond Boudon…

Where did Raymond Boudon die?

Raymond Boudon passed away in Saint-Cloud[4].

What did Raymond Boudon do for work?

Raymond Boudon worked as sociologist[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Raymond Boudon go to school?

Raymond Boudon was educated at École Normale Supérieure[14] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[15].

What awards did Raymond Boudon receive?

Honors received include European Amalfi Prize for Sociology and Social Sciences[17], Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Commander of the National Order of Merit[19], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20].

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