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Auguste Comte

French philosopher, mathematician and sociologist (1798–1857).

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Auguste Comte was a French philosopher, mathematician and sociologist. Born on 19 January 1798 in Montpellier, Comte died on 5 September 1857 in Paris at the age of 59.

Comte studied at Lycée Joffre and École polytechnique. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.

With a Wikipedia article in 133 languages, Auguste Comte is No. 6,599 in the People and Position Index.

Born
19 January 1798, Montpellier
Died
5 September 1857, Paris (aged 59)
Country
France
Known as
Repetitor, philosopher, sociologist
Nickname
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Field
Science
Education
Lycée Joffre, École polytechnique
Languages
French
Wikipedia editions
133

Did you know

59

Lived to 59.

19 Jan

Shares a birthday with Edgar Allan Poe and James Watt.

39

One of 39 people in the Index born in Montpellier, with Frédéric Bazille.

133

Has a Wikipedia article in 133 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Auguste Comte
  • MotherRosalie Boyer
  • SpouseCaroline Massin

Honours and works

Awards

  • Knight of the Legion of Honour1842

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q12718 (facts, CC0)
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