Tzvetan Todorov
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Summary
Tzvetan Todorov was born on March 1, 1939[1], in Sofia[2]. He died on February 7, 2017[3], in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a non-fiction writer[5], historian[6], semiologist[7], literary critic[8], and sociologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,259 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[11]
- Father: Todor Borov[12]
- Spouse: Nancy Huston[13]
- Child: Léa Todorov[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15], Bulgaria[16]
- Occupation: geologist[17], literary theorist[18], essayist[19], critic[20], philosopher[21], literary scholar[22]
- Field of work: linguistics[23], literature[24]
- Position held: director[25]
- Employer: Harvard University[26], University of California, Berkeley[27], Yale University[28], Columbia University[29], National Center for Scientific Research[30], Paris 8 University[31]
- Educated at: Sofia University[32], School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[33]
- Doctoral advisor: Roland Barthes[34]
- Notable work: The Fantastic: A Structural Approach to a Literary Genre[35], The Conquest of America: The Question of the Other[36]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[37], Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[38], Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[39], Officer of Arts and Letters[40], Prix La Bruyère[41], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[42], honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[43], Prix de la critique[44], Jean-Michel Gaillard Prize[45], Maujean prize[46], Q137797322[47], Vauban Prize[48], European Prize for Literature[49]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[50], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[51]
- Sex or gender: male[52]
- Commons category: Tzvetan Todorov[53]
- Cause of death: neurological disorder[54]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[55]
- Family name: Todorov[56]
- Given name: Tsvetan[57]
Why It Matters
Tzvetan Todorov has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He is credited with the discovery of fantastique[60], a speculative fiction genre[61].
FAQs
Where was Tzvetan Todorov born?
Tzvetan Todorov's place of birth was Sofia[2].
Where did Tzvetan Todorov die?
Tzvetan Todorov passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Tzvetan Todorov's parents?
Tzvetan Todorov's father was Todor Borov[12].
Who was Tzvetan Todorov married to?
Tzvetan Todorov's spouses include Nancy Huston[13].
What did Tzvetan Todorov do for work?
Tzvetan Todorov worked as a non-fiction writer[5], historian[6], semiologist[7], literary critic[8], and sociologist[9].
Where did Tzvetan Todorov go to school?
Tzvetan Todorov was educated at Sofia University[32] and School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[33].
What awards did Tzvetan Todorov receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[37], Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[38], Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[39], and Officer of Arts and Letters[40].
What did Tzvetan Todorov discover?
Tzvetan Todorov is credited as discoverer of fantastique[60].