Alexandra David-Néel
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Alexandra David-Néel
Summary
Alexandra David-Néel is a human[1]. She was born in Saint-Mandé[2]. She was born on October 24, 1868[3]. She died in France[4]. She died on September 8, 1969[5]. She worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], writer[8], diarist[9], and opera singer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,659 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Alexandra David-Néel's place of birth was Saint-Mandé[2].
- Alexandra David-Néel passed away in France[4].
- Alexandra David-Néel passed away in Digne-les-Bains[12].
- Alexandra David-Néel was born on October 24, 1868[3].
- Alexandra David-Néel died on September 8, 1969[5].
- Among Alexandra David-Néel's spouses was Philippe Neel[13].
- Alexandra David-Néel was married to Philippe Néel[14].
- Alexandra David-Néel held citizenship in France[15].
- French was Alexandra David-Néel's native language[16].
- Alexandra David-Néel's professions included explorer[6].
- Alexandra David-Néel's professions included anthropologist[7].
- Alexandra David-Néel worked as a writer[8].
- Alexandra David-Néel's professions included diarist[9].
- Alexandra David-Néel worked as an opera singer[10].
- Alexandra David-Néel worked as an anarchist[17].
- Alexandra David-Néel's field of work was oriental studies[18].
- Alexandra David-Néel's field of work was linguistics[19].
- Alexandra David-Néel's field of work was occultism[20].
- Alexandra David-Néel's field of work was ethnography[21].
- Alexandra David-Néel's field of work was religious studies[22].
- Alexandra David-Néel's field of work was Tibetology[23].
- Alexandra David-Néel was educated at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[24].
- A notable work attributed to Alexandra David-Néel is My Journey to Lhasa[25].
- A notable work attributed to Alexandra David-Néel is With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet[26].
- Alexandra David-Néel received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Saint-Mandé[2], Alexandra David-Néel… she was born on October 24, 1868[3]. French was her native language[16].
Education
Alexandra David-Néel's education included a stint at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[24]. Studied under Philippe Édouard Foucaux[28], a linguist[29], 1811–1894[30], of France[31], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[32]; Swami Bhaskarananda Saraswati[33], a philosopher[34], 1833–1899[35]; and Lachen Gomchen Rinpoche[36], 1867–1947[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], writer[8], diarist[9], opera singer[10], and anarchist[17]. Fields of work include oriental studies[18], an academic discipline[38]; linguistics[19], an academic discipline[39]; occultism[20], a belief system[40]; ethnography[21], an academic discipline[41]; religious studies[22], an academic major[42]; and Tibetology[23], an academic discipline[43].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include My Journey to Lhasa[25], a written work[44] and With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet[26], a written work[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[27], a science award[46], in France[47], founded in 1829[48] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[49], a grade of an order[50], in France[51].
Personal Life
Spouses include Philippe Neel[13], a translator[52], 1882–1941[53], of France[54] and Philippe Néel[14], 1861–1941[55], of France[56]. Alexandra David-Néel's religion is recorded as Buddhism[57].
Death and Burial
Alexandra David-Néel died on September 8, 1969[5]. Recorded place of death include France[4], a sovereign state[58], in France[59], founded in 1958[60] and Digne-les-Bains[12], a commune of France[61], in France[62].
Why It Matters
Alexandra David-Néel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,659 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] She is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Alexandra David-Néel born?
Alexandra David-Néel's place of birth was Saint-Mandé[2].
Where did Alexandra David-Néel die?
Alexandra David-Néel passed away in France[4].
Who was Alexandra David-Néel married to?
Alexandra David-Néel's spouses include Philippe Neel[13] and Philippe Néel[14].
What did Alexandra David-Néel do for work?
Alexandra David-Néel worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], writer[8], diarist[9], and opera singer[10].
Where did Alexandra David-Néel go to school?
Alexandra David-Néel was educated at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[24].
What awards did Alexandra David-Néel receive?
Honors received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[27] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[49].