Eliphas Levi
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Summary
Eliphas Levi was born on February 8, 1810[1], in Paris[2]. He died on May 31, 1875[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an occultist[5] and short story writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,281 views/month, #6,785 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière parisien d'Ivry[8]
- Spouse: Marie-Noémi Cadiot[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Field of work: occultism[11]
- Student: Fernand Rozier[12]
- Notable work: Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[14]
- Influenced by: Plato[15], Ramon Llull[16], Paracelsus[17], Robert Fludd[18], Emmanuel Swedenborg[19], Joseph de Maistre[20], Fabre d'Olivet[21], Józef Maria Hoene-Wroński[22], Simon Ganneau[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Éliphas Lévi[25]
- Family name: Constant[26]
- Given name: Alphonse[27], Louis[28]
- Pseudonym: A-L. Constant[29], Éliphas Lévi[30]
- Commons gallery: Éliphas Lévi[31]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33]
- Commons Creator page: Éliphas Lévi[34]
- Birth name: Alphonse Louis Constant[35]
- Name in native language: Eliphas Lévi[36]
Why It Matters
Eliphas Levi has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Gérard Encausse[39], a physician[40], 1865–1916[41], of France[42], specialised in occultism[43].
Works attributed to him include Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie[44], a written work[45].
FAQs
Where was Eliphas Levi born?
Eliphas Levi was born in Paris[2].
Where did Eliphas Levi die?
Eliphas Levi passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Eliphas Levi married to?
Eliphas Levi's spouses include Marie-Noémi Cadiot[9].
What did Eliphas Levi do for work?
Eliphas Levi worked as an occultist[5] and short story writer[6].
Who did Eliphas Levi influence?
Eliphas Levi has been cited as an influence by Gérard Encausse[39].