Bernard-Henri Lévy

French film director and philosopher
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Bernard-Henri Lévy

Summary

Bernard-Henri Lévy is a human[1]. Born in Beni Saf[2], he… he was born on November 5, 1948[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,929 views/month, #7,070 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bernard-Henri Lévy's place of birth was Beni Saf[2].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy was born on November 5, 1948[3].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy was born on November 4, 1948[10].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy's father was Q134562357[11].
  • Among Bernard-Henri Lévy's spouses was Arielle Dombasle[12].
  • A child of Bernard-Henri Lévy was Justine Lévy[13].
  • A child of Bernard-Henri Lévy was Antonin Lévy[14].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Bernard-Henri Lévy's native language[16].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy's professions included philosopher[4].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy worked as a film director[5].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy's professions included journalist[7].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy worked as a novelist[8].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy worked as a businessperson[18].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy's field of work was philosophy[19].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy was educated at Lycée Pasteur[20].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[21].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy's education included a stint at Sciences Po[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard-Henri Lévy is Adventures on the Freedom Road: The French Intellectuals in the 20th Century[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard-Henri Lévy is American Vertigo[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard-Henri Lévy is Left in Dark Times[25].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy received the Prix Médicis[26].
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy received the Prix Interallié[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernard-Henri Lévy was born in Beni Saf[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 5, 1948[3] and November 4, 1948[10]. His father was Q134562357[11]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Lycée Pasteur[20], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[21], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; and Sciences Po[22], a public university[34], in France[35], founded in 1872[36], headquartered in Paris[37]. Studied under Jacques Derrida[38] and Louis Althusser[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and businessperson[18]. Bernard-Henri Lévy's field of work was philosophy[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Adventures on the Freedom Road: The French Intellectuals in the 20th Century[23], American Vertigo[24], and Left in Dark Times[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Médicis[26], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1958[42]; Prix Interallié[27], a literary award[43], in France[44]; Today Prize[45], a literary award[46], in France[47], founded in 1962[48]; Livre et droits humains award[49]; Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[50], a grade of an order[51], in Ukraine[52], founded in 1996[53]; and Daniel Pearl Award[54], an award[55].

Personal Life

Among Bernard-Henri Lévy's spouses was Arielle Dombasle[12]. Children include Justine Lévy[13], a novelist[56], b. 1974[57], of France[58], awarded the Le Vaudeville prize[59] and Antonin Lévy[14], a lawyer[60], b. 1980[61], of France[62]. His religion is recorded as atheism[63].

Why It Matters

Bernard-Henri Lévy ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,929 views/month, #7,070 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Works attributed to him include Public Enemies[66], a written work[67], written by Michel Houellebecq[68].

FAQs

Where was Bernard-Henri Lévy born?

Born in Beni Saf[2], Bernard-Henri Lévy…

Who were Bernard-Henri Lévy's parents?

Bernard-Henri Lévy's father was Q134562357[11].

Who was Bernard-Henri Lévy married to?

Bernard-Henri Lévy's spouses include Arielle Dombasle[12].

What did Bernard-Henri Lévy do for work?

Bernard-Henri Lévy worked as philosopher[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Bernard-Henri Lévy go to school?

Bernard-Henri Lévy was educated at Lycée Pasteur[20], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[21], and Sciences Po[22].

What awards did Bernard-Henri Lévy receive?

Honors received include Prix Médicis[26], Prix Interallié[27], Today Prize[45], and Livre et droits humains award[49].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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