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Simone Weil
French philosopher, writer, and social activist (1909–1943).
The record
Simone Weil was a French philosopher, writer, and social activist. Born on 3 February 1909 in Paris, Weil died on 24 August 1943 in Ashford at the age of 34.
Notable works include The Need for Roots, Gravity and Grace and La condition ouvrière. Weil studied at Lycée Henri-IV and École Normale Supérieure. Honours include Ambassadors' Prize.
With a Wikipedia article in 98 languages, Simone Weil is No. 3,499 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 February 1909, Paris
- Died
- 24 August 1943, Ashford (aged 34)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Philosopher, secondary school teacher, writer
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Lycée Henri-IV, École Normale Supérieure
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 98
Did you know
34
Lived to 34.
3 Feb
Shares a birthday with Felix Mendelssohn and Alvar Aalto.
791
One of 791 people in the Index born in Paris, with Voltaire.
98
Has a Wikipedia article in 98 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Simone Weil
- SiblingAndré Weil
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Ambassadors' Prize1950
Notable works
- The Need for Roots
- Gravity and Grace
- La condition ouvrière
- Reflections Concerning the Causes of Liberty and Social Oppression
- Notebooks
- Oppression and Liberty
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