Régis Debray

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Régis Debray

Summary

Régis Debray is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on +1940-09-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], writer[5], official[6], journalist[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (237 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Régis Debray was born in Paris[2].
  • Régis Debray was born on +1940-09-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Régis Debray's father was Georges Debray[10].
  • Régis Debray's mother was Janine Alexandre-Debray[11].
  • Régis Debray was married to Elizabeth Burgos[12].
  • A child of Régis Debray was Laurence Debray[13].
  • Régis Debray held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Régis Debray's native language[15].
  • Régis Debray worked as a philosopher[4].
  • Régis Debray worked as a writer[5].
  • Régis Debray worked as an official[6].
  • Régis Debray worked as a journalist[7].
  • Régis Debray's professions included teacher[8].
  • Régis Debray's professions included novelist[16].
  • Régis Debray's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Among Régis Debray's employers was lycée Henri-Poincaré[18].
  • Régis Debray's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • Régis Debray's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20].
  • Régis Debray's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].
  • Régis Debray's education included a stint at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[22].
  • Régis Debray's doctoral advisor was François Dagognet[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Régis Debray is Q3214137[24].
  • Régis Debray received the Concours général[25].
  • Régis Debray received the Prix Femina[26].
  • Régis Debray received the Joseph-Kessel Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Régis Debray was born in Paris[2]. He was born on +1940-09-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Georges Debray[10]. His mother was Janine Alexandre-Debray[11]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], a faculty[35], in France[36], founded in 1808[37]; and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[22], an educational facility[38], in France[39], founded in 1965[40]. Régis Debray's doctoral advisor was François Dagognet[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], writer[5], official[6], journalist[7], teacher[8], and novelist[16]. Régis Debray's field of work was philosophy[17]. Among his employers was lycée Henri-Poincaré[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Régis Debray is Q3214137[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Concours général[25], a recurring event[41], in France[42], founded in 1747[43]; Prix Femina[26], a literary award[44], in France[45], founded in 1904[46]; Joseph-Kessel Prize[27], a literary award[47], in France[48], founded in 1991[49]; Prix Décembre[50], a literary award[51], in France[52], founded in 1989[53]; Today Prize[54], a literary award[55], in France[56], founded in 1962[57]; and Q30737830[58], a literary award[59], in France[60], founded in 2000[61].

Personal Life

Among Régis Debray's spouses was Elizabeth Burgos[12]. A child of him was Laurence Debray[13]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party[62].

Why It Matters

Régis Debray ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (237 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

He is credited with the discovery of foco[65], a political theory[66].

FAQs

Where was Régis Debray born?

Régis Debray's place of birth was Paris[2].

Who were Régis Debray's parents?

Régis Debray's father was Georges Debray[10]. Régis Debray's mother was Janine Alexandre-Debray[11].

Who was Régis Debray married to?

Régis Debray's spouses include Elizabeth Burgos[12].

What did Régis Debray do for work?

Régis Debray worked as philosopher[4], writer[5], official[6], journalist[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Régis Debray go to school?

Régis Debray was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[22].

What awards did Régis Debray receive?

Honors received include Concours général[25], Prix Femina[26], Joseph-Kessel Prize[27], and Prix Décembre[50].

What did Régis Debray discover?

Régis Debray is credited as discoverer of foco[65].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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