Vladimir Lossky

theologian, philosopher (1903–1958)
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Vladimir Lossky
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Vladimir Lossky

Summary

Vladimir Lossky is a human[1]. He was born in Göttingen[2]. He was born on +1903-05-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1958-02-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vladimir Lossky was born in Göttingen[2].
  • Vladimir Lossky passed away in Paris[4].
  • Vladimir Lossky was born on +1903-05-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Vladimir Lossky died on +1958-02-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[10].
  • Vladimir Lossky's father was Nikolay Lossky[11].
  • Vladimir Lossky was married to Madeleine Lossky[12].
  • A child of Vladimir Lossky was Nicolas Lossky[13].
  • A child of Vladimir Lossky was Catherine Aslanoff[14].
  • A child of Vladimir Lossky was Jean Lossky[15].
  • A child of Vladimir Lossky was Marie Sémon[16].
  • Vladimir Lossky held citizenship in France[17].
  • Vladimir Lossky held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Vladimir Lossky held citizenship in Soviet Union[19].
  • Vladimir Lossky held citizenship in Germany[20].
  • Vladimir Lossky's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Vladimir Lossky's professions included theologian[7].
  • Vladimir Lossky's professions included writer[8].
  • Vladimir Lossky held the position of dean[21].
  • Vladimir Lossky's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[22].
  • Vladimir Lossky was educated at University of Paris[23].
  • Vladimir Lossky's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[24].
  • Vladimir Lossky is recorded as male[25].
  • Vladimir Lossky's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Göttingen[2], Vladimir Lossky… he was born on +1903-05-26T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Nikolay Lossky[11].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg State University[22], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31] and University of Paris[23], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], and writer[8]. Vladimir Lossky held the position of dean[21].

Personal Life

Vladimir Lossky was married to Madeleine Lossky[12]. Children include Nicolas Lossky[13], a theologian[36], 1929–2017[37], of France[38], specialised in Eastern Orthodox theology[39]; Catherine Aslanoff[14], 1936–2000[40], of France[41]; Jean Lossky[15], 1932–1971[42]; and Marie Sémon[16], an academic[43], 1934–2016[44], of France[45], awarded the Prix d'Académie[46]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[24].

Death and Burial

Vladimir Lossky died on +1958-02-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27]. He is buried at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Vladimir Lossky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He has been cited as an influence by Olivier Clément[49], a theologian[50], 1921–2009[51], of France[52], awarded the Montyon Prize[53].

FAQs

Where was Vladimir Lossky born?

Vladimir Lossky was born in Göttingen[2].

Where did Vladimir Lossky die?

Vladimir Lossky passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Vladimir Lossky's parents?

Vladimir Lossky's father was Nikolay Lossky[11].

Who was Vladimir Lossky married to?

Vladimir Lossky's spouses include Madeleine Lossky[12].

What did Vladimir Lossky do for work?

Vladimir Lossky worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Vladimir Lossky go to school?

Vladimir Lossky was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[22] and University of Paris[23].

Who did Vladimir Lossky influence?

Vladimir Lossky has been cited as an influence by Olivier Clément[49].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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