Jean-Pierre Faye

French philosopher and writer (1925-2026)
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Summary

Jean-Pierre Faye was born on July 19, 1925[1], in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on March 26, 2026[3], in Toulouse[4]. He worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], translator[7], writer[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (911 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Marie-Odile Faye[11]
  • Child: Emmanuel Faye[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Position held: Director of Research at CNRS[15]
  • Employer: National Center for Scientific Research[16], University of Lille[17], University of Paris[18]
  • Educated at: Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3[19]
  • Doctoral advisor: Bernard Bourgeois[20], Raymond Aron[21]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[23], Prix Renaudot[24], Bernard Lecache Prize[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Jean-Pierre Faye[27]
  • Archives at: Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives[28]
  • Academic degree: doctorate in France[29], DES[30]
  • Family name: Faye[31]
  • Given name: Jean-Pierre[32], Robert[33], Edme[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35]
  • Birth name: Jean-Pierre Edme Robert Faye[36]
  • Name in native language: Jean-Pierre Faye[37]
  • Subject has role: centenarian[38]
  • Assessment: agrégation of philosophy[39]

Why It Matters

Jean-Pierre Faye has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Pierre Faye born?

Jean-Pierre Faye was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Pierre Faye die?

Jean-Pierre Faye passed away in Toulouse[4].

Who was Jean-Pierre Faye married to?

Jean-Pierre Faye's spouses include Marie-Odile Faye[11].

What did Jean-Pierre Faye do for work?

Jean-Pierre Faye worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], translator[7], writer[8], and essayist[9].

Where did Jean-Pierre Faye go to school?

Jean-Pierre Faye was educated at Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3[19].

What awards did Jean-Pierre Faye receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[23], Prix Renaudot[24], and Bernard Lecache Prize[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . SUDOC. Retrieved . sudoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . babelio.com. Retrieved . babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] ↑ . SUDOC. Retrieved . sudoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . SUDOC. Retrieved . sudoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Q56395326. rhe.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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