Gabriel Marcel

French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist (1889-1973)
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Gabriel Marcel
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Gabriel Marcel was born on December 7, 1889, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. He died on October 8, 1973, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][12][7][8][9][13][10][14]. Gabriel Marcel held French citizenship [15]. He worked as a playwright, philosopher, literary critic, musician, and writer [13]. Gabriel Marcel was a member of the Catholic Church .

He received his education at the University of Paris and was also employed by the University of Paris . His field of expertise was philosophy . Throughout his career, Gabriel Marcel received numerous awards, including the Erasmus Prize, Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association, Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française, Prix Brieux, Grand prix national des Lettres, and Knight of the Legion of Honour, as well as one more award [16][17][18][19].

Gabriel Marcel's work and achievements had a significant impact, earning him recognition in various fields. His occupation as a playwright, philosopher, literary critic, musician, and writer [13] demonstrates his diverse talents and interests. As a philosopher , he made notable contributions to the field.

Gabriel Marcel's legacy continues to be celebrated, with his awards [16][17][18][19] serving as a testament to his accomplishments. He remained a prominent figure in French society, holding citizenship [15] and being employed by the University of Paris . His membership in the Catholic Church and his education at the University of Paris also played important roles in his life and work.

Gabriel Marcel

Summary

Gabriel Marcel is a human[1]. His place of birth was 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 7, 1889[3]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 8, 1973[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], philosopher[7], literary critic[8], musician[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (505 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gabriel Marcel was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Gabriel Marcel passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Gabriel Marcel was born on December 7, 1889[3].
  • Gabriel Marcel died on October 8, 1973[5].
  • Gabriel Marcel's father was Henry Marcel[12].
  • Gabriel Marcel held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Gabriel Marcel's native language[14].
  • Gabriel Marcel worked as a playwright[6].
  • Gabriel Marcel's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Gabriel Marcel worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Gabriel Marcel worked as a musician[9].
  • Gabriel Marcel worked as a writer[10].
  • Gabriel Marcel's field of work was philosophy[15].
  • Gabriel Marcel held the position of president[16].
  • Gabriel Marcel was employed by University of Paris[17].
  • Gabriel Marcel's education included a stint at University of Paris[18].
  • A notable student of Gabriel Marcel was Paul Ricœur[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Marcel is Q20670892[20].
  • Gabriel Marcel received the Erasmus Prize[21].
  • Gabriel Marcel received the Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[22].
  • Gabriel Marcel received the Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[23].
  • Gabriel Marcel received the Prix Brieux[24].
  • Gabriel Marcel received the Grand prix national des Lettres[25].
  • Gabriel Marcel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Gabriel Marcel was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[27].

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Origins and Family

Gabriel Marcel was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 7, 1889[3]. His father was Henry Marcel[12]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Gabriel Marcel's education included a stint at University of Paris[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], philosopher[7], literary critic[8], musician[9], and writer[10]. Gabriel Marcel's field of work was philosophy[15]. Among his employers was University of Paris[17]. He held the position of president[16]. A notable student of him was Paul Ricœur[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gabriel Marcel is Q20670892[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Erasmus Prize[21], a science award[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1958[30]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[22], an award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1950[33]; Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[23], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 1911[36]; Prix Brieux[24], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1926[39]; Grand prix national des Lettres[25], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1950[42]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[43], in France[44].

Personal Life

Gabriel Marcel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[45].

Death and Burial

Gabriel Marcel died on October 8, 1973[5]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gabriel Marcel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (505 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

He has been cited as an influence by Walker Percy[48], a writer[49], 1916–1990[50], of United States[51], awarded the St. Louis Literary Award[52].

FAQs

Where was Gabriel Marcel born?

Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2], Gabriel Marcel…

Where did Gabriel Marcel die?

Gabriel Marcel died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Gabriel Marcel's parents?

Gabriel Marcel's father was Henry Marcel[12].

What did Gabriel Marcel do for work?

Gabriel Marcel worked as playwright[6], philosopher[7], literary critic[8], musician[9], and writer[10].

Where did Gabriel Marcel go to school?

Gabriel Marcel was educated at University of Paris[18].

What awards did Gabriel Marcel receive?

Honors received include Erasmus Prize[21], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[22], Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[23], and Prix Brieux[24].

Who did Gabriel Marcel influence?

Gabriel Marcel has been cited as an influence by Walker Percy[48].

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  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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