Jean Grenier

French philosopher and writer (1898-1971)
Person human Q713743
Jean Grenier
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Summary

Jean Grenier was born on February 6, 1898[1], in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on March 5, 1971[3], in Vernouillet[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (593 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Paris[9]
  • Place of death: Dreux[10]
  • Child: Alain Grenier[11], Madeleine Grenier[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Field of work: philosophy[15]
  • Employer: University of Paris[16], Institut français de Naples[17], La Nouvelle Revue française[18], Lycée Bugeaud[19]
  • Educated at: Lycée Saint-Charles[20], Faculty of Arts of Paris[21]
  • Award received: Grand prix national des Lettres[22]
  • Member of: comité de lecture des éditions Gallimard[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Doctoral student: François Loyer[25]
  • Archives at: Bibliothèque nationale de France[26]
  • Residence: Saint-Brieuc[27]
  • Family name: Grenier[28]
  • Given name: Jean[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
  • Birth name: Camille Jean Charles Grenier[31]
  • Name in native language: Jean Grenier[32]
  • Different from: Jean Grenier[33]
  • Assessment: agrégation of philosophy[34]
  • Writing language: French[35]

Why It Matters

Jean Grenier has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Albert Camus[38], a writer[39], 1913–1960[40], of France[41], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[42], specialised in philosophy[43].

FAQs

Where was Jean Grenier born?

Jean Grenier's place of birth was 5th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean Grenier die?

Jean Grenier passed away in Vernouillet[4].

What did Jean Grenier do for work?

Jean Grenier worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Jean Grenier go to school?

Jean Grenier was educated at Lycée Saint-Charles[20] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].

What awards did Jean Grenier receive?

Honors received include Grand prix national des Lettres[22].

Who did Jean Grenier influence?

Jean Grenier has been cited as an influence by Albert Camus[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Q56395326. wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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