Jules Simon

French politician (1814-1896)
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Jules Simon
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Summary

Jules Simon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lorient[2]. He was born on December 31, 1814[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on June 8, 1896[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jules Simon was born in Lorient[2].
  • Jules Simon passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jules Simon was born on December 31, 1814[3].
  • Jules Simon was born on December 27, 1814[11].
  • Jules Simon died on June 8, 1896[5].
  • Jules Simon is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
  • Jules Simon's father was Alexandre Simon-Suisse[13].
  • Jules Simon's mother was Marguerite Vincente Fontaine[14].
  • A child of Jules Simon was Gustave Simon[15].
  • A child of Jules Simon was Charles Simon[16].
  • Jules Simon held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Jules Simon's native language[18].
  • Jules Simon's professions included politician[6].
  • Jules Simon worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Jules Simon's professions included writer[8].
  • Jules Simon's professions included biographer[9].
  • Jules Simon held the position of Q61932173[19].
  • Jules Simon held the position of President of the Council[20].
  • Jules Simon held the position of senator of the French Third Republic[21].
  • Jules Simon held the position of member of the Académie française[22].
  • Jules Simon held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[23].
  • Jules Simon held the position of Perpetual Secretary of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences[24].
  • Among Jules Simon's employers was University of Paris[25].
  • Jules Simon was educated at École Normale Supérieure[26].
  • A notable student of Jules Simon was Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges[27].

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Origins and Family

Jules Simon was born in Lorient[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 31, 1814[3] and December 27, 1814[11]. His father was Alexandre Simon-Suisse[13]. His mother was Marguerite Vincente Fontaine[14]. French was his native language[18].

Education

Jules Simon was educated at École Normale Supérieure[26]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28]. Studied under François Guizot[29], a politician[30], 1787–1874[31], of France[32], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[33] and Victor Cousin[34], a philosopher[35], 1792–1867[36], of France[37], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[38], specialised in history of philosophy[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. Jules Simon was employed by University of Paris[25]. Positions held include Q61932173[19]; President of the Council[20], a position[40], in France[41]; senator of the French Third Republic[21], a position[42], in France[43]; member of the Académie française[22]; president of the Société des gens de lettres[23]; and Perpetual Secretary of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences[24]. A notable student of him was Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges[27].

Recognition

Jules Simon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44].

Personal Life

Children include Gustave Simon[15], a journalist[45], 1848–1928[46], of France[47] and Charles Simon[16], a playwright[48], 1850–1910[49], of France[50], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[51].

Death and Burial

Jules Simon died on June 8, 1896[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jules Simon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

He has been cited as an influence by Carlo Alfieri di Sostegno[54], a politician[55], 1827–1897[56], of Kingdom of Italy[57], awarded the grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[58].

FAQs

Where was Jules Simon born?

Jules Simon's place of birth was Lorient[2].

Where did Jules Simon die?

Jules Simon died in Paris[4].

Who were Jules Simon's parents?

Jules Simon's father was Alexandre Simon-Suisse[13]. Jules Simon's mother was Marguerite Vincente Fontaine[14].

What did Jules Simon do for work?

Jules Simon worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and biographer[9].

Where did Jules Simon go to school?

Jules Simon was educated at École Normale Supérieure[26].

What awards did Jules Simon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[44].

Who did Jules Simon influence?

Jules Simon has been cited as an influence by Carlo Alfieri di Sostegno[54].

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  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [11] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . rechercher.patrimoines-archives.morbihan.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  29. [34] ↑ . contrepoints.org. contrepoints.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  24. [58] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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