René Guénon
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René Guénon was born on November 15, 1886, in Blois[1][2] and died on January 7, 1951, in Cairo[1][2], where he was also buried[3]. He worked as a writer, metaphysician, philosopher, and orientalist[4][5]. His primary field of study was philosophy and metaphysics.
He was an adherent of Islam and became associated with the movement known as The Primordial Tradition[6]. During his life, he received the Concours général award[7].
René Guénon
Summary
René Guénon is a human[1]. Born in Blois[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1886[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on January 7, 1951[5]. He worked as a writer[6], metaphysician[7], philosopher[8], and orientalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,300 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Blois[2], René Guénon…
- René Guénon died in Cairo[4].
- René Guénon was born on November 15, 1886[3].
- René Guénon died on January 7, 1951[5].
- Burial took place at Cairo[11].
- René Guénon held citizenship in France[12].
- René Guénon held citizenship in Egypt[13].
- René Guénon worked as a writer[6].
- René Guénon worked as a metaphysician[7].
- René Guénon worked as a philosopher[8].
- René Guénon's professions included orientalist[9].
- René Guénon's field of work was philosophy[14].
- René Guénon's field of work was metaphysics[15].
- René Guénon held the position of full professor[16].
- René Guénon held the position of professor of philosophy[17].
- René Guénon's education included a stint at Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour[18].
- René Guénon's education included a stint at Robert-Badinter School Complex[19].
- René Guénon was educated at University of Paris[20].
- René Guénon received the Concours général[21].
- René Guénon's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
- René Guénon is recorded as male[23].
- René Guénon's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- René Guénon is associated with the The Primordial Tradition movement[25].
- René Guénon's Commons category is recorded as René Guénon[26].
- René Guénon's unmarried partner is recorded as Mary Wallace-Shillito[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Blois[2], René Guénon… he was born on November 15, 1886[3].
Education
Educated at Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour[18], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1821[30]; Robert-Badinter School Complex[19], a venue[31], in France[32]; and University of Paris[20], a former entity[33], in France[34], founded in 1150[35], headquartered in Paris[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], metaphysician[7], philosopher[8], and orientalist[9]. Fields of work include philosophy[14], an academic discipline[37] and metaphysics[15], a branch of philosophy[38]. Positions held include full professor[16], an academic rank[39] and professor of philosophy[17].
Recognition
René Guénon received the Concours général[21].
Personal Life
René Guénon's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
Death and Burial
René Guénon died on January 7, 1951[5]. He died in Cairo[4]. Burial took place at Cairo[11].
Why It Matters
René Guénon ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,300 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Steve Bannon[42], a film producer[43], b. 1953[44], of United States[45], specialised in politics[46]; Alexander Dugin[47], a propagandist[48], b. 1962[49], of Russia[50], specialised in propaganda[51]; Mircea Eliade[52], an anthropologist[53], 1907–1986[54], of Kingdom of Romania[55], awarded the Gordon J. Laing Award[56], specialised in religious studies[57]; Ivan Illich[58], a Catholic priest[59], 1926–2002[60], of Austria[61], awarded the Kultur- und Friedenspreis der Villa Ichon[62], specialised in political ecology[63]; Olavo de Carvalho[64], an essayist[65], 1947–2022[66], of Brazil[67], awarded the Santos-Dumont Merit Medal[68], specialised in epistemology[69]; and Titus Burckhardt[70], a philosopher[71], 1908–1984[72], of Switzerland[73].
FAQs
Where was René Guénon born?
René Guénon's place of birth was Blois[2].
Where did René Guénon die?
René Guénon passed away in Cairo[4].
What did René Guénon do for work?
René Guénon worked as writer[6], metaphysician[7], philosopher[8], and orientalist[9].
Where did René Guénon go to school?
René Guénon was educated at Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour[18], Robert-Badinter School Complex[19], and University of Paris[20].
What awards did René Guénon receive?
Honors received include Concours général[21].
Who did René Guénon influence?
René Guénon has been cited as an influence by Steve Bannon[42], Alexander Dugin[47], Mircea Eliade[52], and Ivan Illich[58].