Xavier Zubiri
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Summary
Xavier Zubiri was born on December 4, 1898[1], in San Sebastián[2]. He died on September 21, 1983[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (924 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Civil Cemetery, Madrid[9]
- Spouse: Carmen Castro[10]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[11]
- Position held: professor[12]
- Employer: Complutense University of Madrid[13], University of Barcelona[14]
- Educated at: University of Madrid[15]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Doctoral student: José Gaos[19], Julián Marías[20]
- Commons category: Xavier Zubiri[21]
- Family name: Zubiri[22]
- Given name: Xavier[23]
- Work location: Barcelona[24], Madrid[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[26]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Apalategi[27]
Why It Matters
Xavier Zubiri has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He has been cited as an influence by Olavo de Carvalho[30], an essayist[31], 1947–2022[32], of Brazil[33], awarded the Santos-Dumont Merit Medal[34], specialised in epistemology[35]; María Zambrano[36], a philosopher[37], 1904–1991[38], of Spain[39], awarded the Miguel de Cervantes Prize[40], specialised in poetry[41]; and Olegario González de Cardedal[42], a university teacher[43], b. 1934[44], of Spain[45], awarded the Espasa Essay Prize[46], specialised in religious studies[47].
His notable doctoral advisees include Julián Marías[48], a philosopher[49], 1914–2005[50], of Spain[51], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities[52], specialised in philosopher[53] and José Gaos[54], a philosopher[55], 1900–1969[56], of Mexico[57], awarded the Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[58].
FAQs
Where was Xavier Zubiri born?
Xavier Zubiri's place of birth was San Sebastián[2].
Where did Xavier Zubiri die?
Xavier Zubiri passed away in Madrid[4].
Who was Xavier Zubiri married to?
Xavier Zubiri's spouses include Carmen Castro[10].
What did Xavier Zubiri do for work?
Xavier Zubiri worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].
Where did Xavier Zubiri go to school?
Xavier Zubiri was educated at University of Madrid[15].
What awards did Xavier Zubiri receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
Who did Xavier Zubiri influence?
Xavier Zubiri has been cited as an influence by Olavo de Carvalho[30], María Zambrano[36], and Olegario González de Cardedal[42].