Alexis de Tocqueville
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Alexis de Tocqueville
Summary
Alexis de Tocqueville is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 29, 1805[3]. He passed away in Cannes[4]. He died on April 16, 1859[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,033 views/month, #6,254 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Alexis de Tocqueville was born in Paris[2].
- Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[12], Alexis de Tocqueville…
- Alexis de Tocqueville died in Cannes[4].
- Alexis de Tocqueville was born on July 29, 1805[3].
- Alexis de Tocqueville died on April 16, 1859[5].
- Burial took place at Q110479236[13].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's father was Hervé Clérel de Tocqueville[14].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's mother was Louise Le Peletier de Rosanbo[15].
- Among Alexis de Tocqueville's spouses was Mary Mottley Tocqueville[16].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held citizenship in France[17].
- French was Alexis de Tocqueville's native language[18].
- Alexis de Tocqueville worked as a philosopher[6].
- Alexis de Tocqueville worked as a politician[7].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's professions included writer[8].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's professions included sociologist[9].
- Alexis de Tocqueville worked as a jurist[10].
- Alexis de Tocqueville's professions included historian[19].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of Q59616651[20].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of president[21].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[22].
- Alexis de Tocqueville held the position of member of the Académie française[23].
- Alexis de Tocqueville was educated at University of Paris[24].
- Alexis de Tocqueville was educated at Lycée Fabert[25].
- A notable work attributed to Alexis de Tocqueville is Democracy in America[26].
- A notable work attributed to Alexis de Tocqueville is The Old Regime and the Revolution[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and former 1st arrondissement of Paris[12], a former arrondissement of Paris[31], in France[32], founded in 1795[33]. Alexis de Tocqueville was born on July 29, 1805[3]. His father was Hervé Clérel de Tocqueville[14]. His mother was Louise Le Peletier de Rosanbo[15]. French was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[24], a former entity[34], in France[35], founded in 1150[36], headquartered in Paris[37] and Lycée Fabert[25], an educational facility[38], in France[39], founded in 1965[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], jurist[10], and historian[19]. Positions held include Q59616651[20]; president[21], a position[41]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[22], a position[42], in France[43], founded in 1589[44]; and member of the Académie française[23].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Democracy in America[26], a literary work[45], founded in 1830[46] and The Old Regime and the Revolution[27], a literary work[47]. Things named for Alexis de Tocqueville include Mont Pelerin Society[48], Tocqueville effect[49], and Prix Alexis de Tocqueville[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[51], a Q1499804[52], in France[53] and Montyon Prize[54], a literary award[55], in France[56].
Personal Life
Alexis de Tocqueville was married to Mary Mottley Tocqueville[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[57].
Death and Burial
Alexis de Tocqueville died on April 16, 1859[5]. He died in Cannes[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[58]. Burial took place at Q110479236[13].
Why It Matters
Alexis de Tocqueville ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,033 views/month, #6,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[61], a philosopher[62], 1906–1975[63], of Prussia[64], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[65], specialised in political philosophy[66]; Charles Koch[67], a businessperson[68], b. 1935[69], of United States[70], awarded the Giuseppe Motta Medal[71]; Alain Finkielkraut[72], a philosopher[73], b. 1949[74], of Poland[75], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[76], specialised in history of ideas[77]; Raymond Aron[78], a journalist[79], 1905–1983[80], of France[81], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[82], specialised in international relations[83]; Alexander Zinoviev[84], a philosopher[85], 1922–2006[86], of Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[87], awarded the Order of the October Revolution[88], specialised in philosophy[89]; and Juan Bautista Alberdi[90], a writer[91], 1810–1884[92], of Argentina[93], specialised in politics[94].
Works attributed to him include Democracy in America[95] and The Old Regime and the Revolution[96]. Entities named for him include Mont Pelerin Society[48], Tocqueville effect[49], and Prix Alexis de Tocqueville[50].
FAQs
Where was Alexis de Tocqueville born?
Alexis de Tocqueville was born in Paris[2].
Where did Alexis de Tocqueville die?
Alexis de Tocqueville passed away in Cannes[4].
Who were Alexis de Tocqueville's parents?
Alexis de Tocqueville's father was Hervé Clérel de Tocqueville[14]. Alexis de Tocqueville's mother was Louise Le Peletier de Rosanbo[15].
Who was Alexis de Tocqueville married to?
Alexis de Tocqueville's spouses include Mary Mottley Tocqueville[16].
What did Alexis de Tocqueville do for work?
Alexis de Tocqueville worked as philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and jurist[10].
Where did Alexis de Tocqueville go to school?
Alexis de Tocqueville was educated at University of Paris[24] and Lycée Fabert[25].
What awards did Alexis de Tocqueville receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[51] and Montyon Prize[54].
Who did Alexis de Tocqueville influence?
Alexis de Tocqueville has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[61], Charles Koch[67], Alain Finkielkraut[72], and Raymond Aron[78].