Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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Summary
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was born on May 1, 1881[1], in château of Sarcenat[2]. He died on April 10, 1955[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], writer[6], paleoanthropologist[7], Catholic priest[8], and geologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,861 views/month, #6,501 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Andrew-on-Hudson Cemetery[11]
- Father: Emmanuel Teilhard de Chardin[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Occupation: philosopher[15], anthropologist[16], botanical collector[17], Catholic theologian[18], theologian[19]
- Field of work: philosophy[20], theology[21], pastoral care[22], anthropology[23], philosophical anthropology[24], Christian philosophy[25], geology[26]
- Position held: President of the Geological Society of France[27], Director of Research at CNRS[28], teacher[29], senior lecturer[30], adviser[31], Q115433676[32]
- Educated at: University of Paris[33], Villanova University[34], Notre Dame de Mongré High School[35]
- Doctoral advisor: Marcellin Boule[36]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[37], Mendel Medal[38], Auguste Viquesnel Prize[39], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[40], Knight of the Legion of Honour[41]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[42], Société géologique de France[43], New York Academy of Sciences[44], Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland[45]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[46]
- Influenced by: Paul the Apostle[47]
- Sex or gender: male[48]
- Commons category: Teilhard de Chardin[49]
- Military, police or special rank: corporal[50]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[51]
- Academic degree: doctorate[52]
- Residence: France[53], People's Republic of China[54], New York City[55]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[56]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[57]
- Family name: Teilhard de Chardin[58]
- Given name: Pierre[59], Marie[60], Joseph[61]
Why It Matters
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Andrew Cohen[64], a motivational speaker[65], 1955–2025[66], of United States[67], specialised in spirituality[68].
Works attributed to him include The human phenomenon[69], a written work[70].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Teilhard de Chardin born?
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's place of birth was château of Sarcenat[2].
Where did Pierre Teilhard de Chardin die?
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's parents?
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's father was Emmanuel Teilhard de Chardin[12].
What did Pierre Teilhard de Chardin do for work?
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin worked as a paleontologist[5], writer[6], paleoanthropologist[7], Catholic priest[8], and geologist[9].
Where did Pierre Teilhard de Chardin go to school?
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was educated at University of Paris[33], Villanova University[34], and Notre Dame de Mongré High School[35].
What awards did Pierre Teilhard de Chardin receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[37], Mendel Medal[38], Auguste Viquesnel Prize[39], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[40].
Who did Pierre Teilhard de Chardin influence?
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin has been cited as an influence by Andrew Cohen[64].