When was Ernest Renan born?

Ernest Renan was born on 28 February 1823 in Tréguier.

What positions has Ernest Renan held?

Positions held by Ernest Renan include: president (1884–1892); Director of the Collège de France (1883–1892); Member of the Académie française (1878–1892); president.

Where did Ernest Renan study?

Ernest Renan was educated at Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Collège de France.

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Ernest Renan

French philosopher and writer (1823–1892)

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Joseph Ernest Renan was a French Orientalist and Semitic scholar, writing on Semitic languages and civilizations, historian of religion, philologist, philosopher, biblical scholar, and critic. He wrote works on the origins of early Christianity, and espoused popular political theories especially concerning nationalism, national identity, and the supposed superiority of white people over other human races.

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Born: 28 February 1823 wd
Place of birth: Tréguier wd
Died: 2 October 1892 wd
Place of death: 5th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: philosopher, historian, writer, professor, archaeologist, orientalist wd
Education: Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Collège de France wd
Spouse: Cornélie Renan wd

Positions held wd

president (1884–1892)
Director of the Collège de France (1883–1892)
Member of the Académie française (13 June 1878 – 2 October 1892)
president

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (1888)
Volney Prize (1847)
Imperial Order of the Rose

Questions

When was Ernest Renan born?: Ernest Renan was born on 28 February 1823 in Tréguier.
What positions has Ernest Renan held?: Positions held by Ernest Renan include: president (1884–1892); Director of the Collège de France (1883–1892); Member of the Académie française (1878–1892); president.
Where did Ernest Renan study?: Ernest Renan was educated at Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Collège de France.

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