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Alain, born Émile-Auguste Chartier on March 3, 1868 in Mortagne-au-Perche, was a French philosopher, writer, journalist, and teacher who lived until June 2, 1951 in Le Vésinet[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][1][6][2][8][4][9][10][3][5][6][3][6][3]. He was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille and École Normale Supérieure, and his native language was French[6][3][6].
His work focused on political philosophy, ethics, and aesthetics, and he was influenced by Jules Lagneau, René Descartes, Immanuel Kant, Plato, Aristotle, and Auguste Comte, among others[11][11][6]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[4].
Alain
Summary
Alain is a human[1]. Born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1868[3]. He passed away in Le Vésinet[4]. He died on June 2, 1951[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2], Alain…
- Alain passed away in Le Vésinet[4].
- Alain was born on March 3, 1868[3].
- Alain died on June 2, 1951[5].
- Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
- Burial took place at Grave of Alain[12].
- Alain held citizenship in France[13].
- French was Alain's native language[14].
- Alain's professions included philosopher[6].
- Alain's professions included writer[7].
- Alain's professions included journalist[8].
- Alain worked as a teacher[9].
- Alain's field of work was political philosophy[15].
- Alain's field of work was ethics[16].
- Alain's field of work was aesthetics[17].
- Alain was educated at École Normale Supérieure[18].
- Alain was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[19].
- A notable student of Alain was Georges Canguilhem[20].
- A notable student of Alain was Samuel Silvestre de Sacy[21].
- A notable student of Alain was Étienne Borne[22].
- A notable student of Alain was Monette Martinet[23].
- A notable student of Alain was Gilbert Kahn[24].
- A notable student of Alain was Michel Alexandre[25].
- A notable work attributed to Alain is Q3407556[26].
- A notable work attributed to Alain is Q45197317[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Alain was born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2]. He was born on March 3, 1868[3]. French was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at École Normale Supérieure[18], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Lycée Pierre-Corneille[19], a building[32], in France[33], founded in 1593[34]. Alain earned the academic degree of DES[35]. He studied under Jules Lagneau[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and teacher[9]. Fields of work include political philosophy[15], a branch of philosophy[37]; ethics[16], a branch of philosophy[38]; and aesthetics[17], a branch of philosophy[39]. Notable students include Georges Canguilhem[20], Samuel Silvestre de Sacy[21], Étienne Borne[22], Monette Martinet[23], Gilbert Kahn[24], and Michel Alexandre[25].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Q3407556[26], a written work[40]; Q45197317[27], a literary work[41]; Q108404484[42]; Q110357692[43]; Q110813792[44]; and Q118368172[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Concours général[46], a recurring event[47], in France[48], founded in 1747[49] and Grand prix national des Lettres[50], a literary award[51], in France[52], founded in 1950[53].
Personal Life
Alain was affiliated with the Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[54].
Death and Burial
Alain died on June 2, 1951[5]. He passed away in Le Vésinet[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[11] and Grave of him[12].
Why It Matters
Alain has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Étienne Chouard[56], a blogger[57], b. 1956[58], of France[59]; André Maurois[60], a philosopher[61], 1885–1967[62], of France[63], awarded the Concours général[64], specialised in literature[65]; Paul Landormy[66], a musicologist[67], 1869–1943[68], of France[69], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[70]; André Comte-Sponville[71], a philosopher[72], b. 1952[73], of France[74], awarded the Prix La Bruyère[75]; and Georges Canguilhem[76], a philosopher[77], 1904–1995[78], of France[79], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[80], specialised in history of science[81].
FAQs
Where was Alain born?
Alain's place of birth was Mortagne-au-Perche[2].
Where did Alain die?
Alain passed away in Le Vésinet[4].
What did Alain do for work?
Alain worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and teacher[9].
Where did Alain go to school?
Alain was educated at École Normale Supérieure[18] and Lycée Pierre-Corneille[19].
What awards did Alain receive?
Honors received include Concours général[46] and Grand prix national des Lettres[50].
Who did Alain influence?
Alain has been cited as an influence by Étienne Chouard[56], André Maurois[60], Paul Landormy[66], and André Comte-Sponville[71].