Stéphane Hessel

French diplomat, ambassador, writer, concentration camp survivor (1917–2013)
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Stéphane Hessel

Summary

Stéphane Hessel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on October 20, 1917[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 27, 2013[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], writer[7], political activist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Stéphane Hessel…
  • Stéphane Hessel passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Stéphane Hessel passed away in Paris[12].
  • Stéphane Hessel was born on October 20, 1917[3].
  • Stéphane Hessel died on February 27, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[13].
  • Stéphane Hessel's father was Franz Hessel[14].
  • Stéphane Hessel's mother was Helen Hessel[15].
  • Among Stéphane Hessel's spouses was Vitia Hessel[16].
  • A child of Stéphane Hessel was Anne Hessel[17].
  • Stéphane Hessel held citizenship in France[18].
  • Stéphane Hessel held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Stéphane Hessel's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Stéphane Hessel worked as a writer[7].
  • Stéphane Hessel's professions included political activist[8].
  • Stéphane Hessel's professions included French resistance fighter[9].
  • Stéphane Hessel's professions included poet[10].
  • Stéphane Hessel held the position of president[20].
  • Among Stéphane Hessel's employers was United Nations[21].
  • Stéphane Hessel was educated at École Normale Supérieure[22].
  • Stéphane Hessel's education included a stint at École alsacienne[23].
  • Stéphane Hessel was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[24].
  • Stéphane Hessel was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25].
  • Stéphane Hessel's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Stéphane Hessel is Time for Outrage![27].

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Origins and Family

Stéphane Hessel's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on October 20, 1917[3]. His father was Franz Hessel[14]. His mother was Helen Hessel[15].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; École alsacienne[23], a school[32], in France[33], founded in 1874[34], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[35]; London School of Economics and Political Science[24], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1895[38], headquartered in London[39]; École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25], an academic institution[40], in France[41], founded in 1872[42]; and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26], an educational facility[43], in France[44], founded in 1965[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], writer[7], political activist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and poet[10]. Among Stéphane Hessel's employers was United Nations[21]. He held the position of president[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Time for Outrage![27] and Get involved![46].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[47], a grade of an order[48], in France[49]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[50], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; Q137970105[53]; Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[54], a class of award[55]; North–South Prize[56], an award[57], in Portugal[58], founded in 1995[59]; and Jean-Zay Award[60], a literary award[61], in France[62], founded in 2005[63].

Personal Life

Among Stéphane Hessel's spouses was Vitia Hessel[16]. A child of him was Anne Hessel[17].

Death and Burial

Stéphane Hessel died on February 27, 2013[5]. Recorded place of death include 14th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[64], in France[65], founded in 1860[66] and Paris[12], a commune of France[67], in France[68], founded in -0300[69]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Stéphane Hessel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Works attributed to him include Time for Outrage![72], a literary work[73].

FAQs

Where was Stéphane Hessel born?

Born in Berlin[2], Stéphane Hessel…

Where did Stéphane Hessel die?

Stéphane Hessel died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Stéphane Hessel's parents?

Stéphane Hessel's father was Franz Hessel[14]. Stéphane Hessel's mother was Helen Hessel[15].

Who was Stéphane Hessel married to?

Stéphane Hessel's spouses include Vitia Hessel[16].

What did Stéphane Hessel do for work?

Stéphane Hessel worked as diplomat[6], writer[7], political activist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and poet[10].

Where did Stéphane Hessel go to school?

Stéphane Hessel was educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], École alsacienne[23], London School of Economics and Political Science[24], and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25].

What awards did Stéphane Hessel receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[47], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[50], Q137970105[53], and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[54].

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