Ernest Renan
French philosopher and writer (1823–1892).
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Ernest Renan was a French philosopher and writer. Born on 28 February 1823 in Tréguier, Renan died on 2 October 1892 in 5th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 69.
Positions held include president (1864), president (1867) and Member of the Académie française (1878–1892). Notable works include History of the Origins of Christianity and Life of Jesus. Renan studied at Saint-Sulpice Seminary and Collège de France. Honours include Volney Prize, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and Imperial Order of the Rose.
With a Wikipedia article in 82 languages, Ernest Renan is No. 14,591 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 February 1823, Tréguier
- Died
- 2 October 1892, 5th arrondissement of Paris (aged 69)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Philosopher, historian, writer
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Collège de France
- Languages
- French, Breton, Hebrew
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 82
Did you know
Was 41 when first president (1864).
Lived to 69.
Shares a birthday with Michel de Montaigne and Linus Pauling.
Has a Wikipedia article in 82 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1864–President
- 1867–President
- 1878–1892Member of the Académie française
- 1883–1892Director of the Collège de France
- 1884–1892President
Connections
- SpouseCornélie Renan
- SiblingHenriette Renan
- ChildAry Renan
- ChildNoémi Renan
Honours and works
Awards
- Volney Prize1847
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour1888
- Imperial Order of the Rose
Notable works
- History of the Origins of Christianity
- Life of Jesus
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