Ernest Renan
French philosopher and writer (1823–1892)
Ernest Renan was born on February 28, 1823 in Tréguier and died on October 2, 1892 in 5th arrondissement of Paris, aged 69. Recorded occupations: philosopher, historian, writer, professor, archaeologist and orientalist. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include Director of the Collège de France, president and Member of the Académie française. Fields of work: Semitic studies and religious studies. Notable works include “History of the Origins of Christianity” and “Life of Jesus”. Educated at Saint-Sulpice Seminary and Collège de France. Honours include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Volney Prize and Imperial Order of the Rose. Member of Académie Française, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
- Born
- February 28, 1823 · Tréguier
- Died
- October 2, 1892 · 5th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- philosopher, historian, writer, professor, archaeologist, orientalist
- Positions held
- Director of the Collège de France, president, Member of the Académie française
- Notable works
- History of the Origins of Christianity, Life of Jesus
- Education
- Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Collège de France
- Honours
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Volney Prize, Imperial Order of the Rose
- Wikipedia editions
- 50 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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