Simone de Beauvoir
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Summary
Simone de Beauvoir was born on January 9, 1908[1], in Paris[2]. She died on April 14, 1986[3], in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She worked as a political philosopher[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and essayist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63,566 views/month, #4,573 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: 6th arrondissement of Paris[11]
- Place of death: Paris[12], rue Victor-Schœlcher[13], Hôpital Cochin[14]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[15]
- Father: Georges de Beauvoir[16]
- Mother: Françoise de Beauvoir[17]
- Child: Sylvie Le Bon-de Beauvoir[18]
- Country of citizenship: France[19]
- Native language: French[20]
- Occupation: political activist[21], diarist[22], women letter writer[23], philosopher[24], literary critic[25], writer[26], author[27], feminist[28], philosophy teacher[29], film actor[30]
- Field of work: philosophy[31], essay[32], autobiography[33], novel[34], feminism[35], existentialism[36]
- Educated at: University of Paris[37], Lycée Fénelon, Paris[38], Sorbonne[39], Catholic University of Paris[40]
- Award received: Prix Goncourt[41], Jerusalem Prize[42], Austrian State Prize for European Literature[43], honorary doctorate of Concordia University[44], Benjamin E. Lippincott Award[45]
- Member of: comité de lecture des éditions Gallimard[46]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[47]
- Sex or gender: female[48]
- Family: Bertrand de Beauvoir family[49]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[50]
- Movement: atheism[51], feminism[52], existentialism[53]
- Commons category: Simone de Beauvoir[54]
- Unmarried partner: Jean-Paul Sartre[55], Claude Lanzmann[56], Nelson Algren[57]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[58], pulmonary edema[59]
- Residence: Paris[60], Marseille[61], Rouen[62]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Simone de Beauvoir include Simone Rethel[63], Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir[64], Simone de Beauvoir Prize[65], place Jean-Paul-Sartre-Simone-de-Beauvoir[66], 11385 Beauvoir[67], and de Beauvoir[68].
Why It Matters
Simone de Beauvoir has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] She is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
She has been cited as an influence by Albert Camus[71], a writer[72], 1913–1960[73], of France[74], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[75], specialised in philosophy[76]; Annie Ernaux[77], a writer[78], b. 1940[79], of France[80], awarded the Prix Renaudot[81], specialised in literary activity[82]; Camille Paglia[83], an art historian[84], b. 1947[85], of United States[86], awarded the Athenaeum Literary Award[87], specialised in gender studies[88]; Germaine Greer[89], an essayist[90], b. 1939[91], of Australia[92], awarded the Victorian Honour Roll of Women[93], specialised in gender studies[94]; Michel Friedman[95], a television presenter[96], b. 1956[97], of Germany[98], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[99], specialised in politics[100]; and Boris Vian[101], a poet[102], 1920–1959[103], of France[104], awarded the Ordre de la Grande Gidouille[105], specialised in performing arts[106].
Works attributed to her include The Second Sex[107], The Ethics of Ambiguity[108], Manifesto of the 343[109], The Mandarins[110], She Came to Stay[111], and All Men Are Mortal[112]. Entities named for her include Simone Rethel[63], Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir[64], Simone de Beauvoir Prize[65], place Jean-Paul-Sartre-Simone-de-Beauvoir[66], 11385 Beauvoir[67], and de Beauvoir[68].
FAQs
Where was Simone de Beauvoir born?
Simone de Beauvoir was born in Paris[2].
Where did Simone de Beauvoir die?
Simone de Beauvoir passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Simone de Beauvoir's parents?
Simone de Beauvoir's father was Georges de Beauvoir[16]. Simone de Beauvoir's mother was Françoise de Beauvoir[17].
What did Simone de Beauvoir do for work?
Simone de Beauvoir worked as a political philosopher[5], journalist[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and essayist[9].
Where did Simone de Beauvoir go to school?
Simone de Beauvoir was educated at University of Paris[37], Lycée Fénelon, Paris[38], Sorbonne[39], and Catholic University of Paris[40].
What awards did Simone de Beauvoir receive?
Honors received include Prix Goncourt[41], Jerusalem Prize[42], Austrian State Prize for European Literature[43], and honorary doctorate of Concordia University[44].
Who did Simone de Beauvoir influence?
Simone de Beauvoir has been cited as an influence by Albert Camus[71], Annie Ernaux[77], Camille Paglia[83], and Germaine Greer[89].