When was Gabriel Marcel born?

Gabriel Marcel was born on 7 December 1889 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Gabriel Marcel held?

Positions held by Gabriel Marcel include: president (1955–1973).

Where did Gabriel Marcel study?

Gabriel Marcel was educated at University of Paris.

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Gabriel Marcel

French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist (1889-1973)

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Gabriel Honoré Marcel was a French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist. The author of over a dozen books and at least thirty plays, Marcel's work focused on the modern individual's struggle in a technologically dehumanizing society. Though often regarded as the first French existentialist, he dissociated himself from figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre, preferring the term philosophy of existence or neo-Socrateanism to define his own thought. The Mystery of Being is a well-known two-volume work authored by Marcel.

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Born: 7 December 1889 wd
Place of birth: 8th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 8 October 1973 wd
Place of death: 7th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: playwright, philosopher, literary critic, musician, writer, critic wd
Education: University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

president (1955–1973)

Awards wd

Erasmus Prize (1969)
Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association (1964)
Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française (1948)
Prix Brieux (1937)
Grand prix national des Lettres (1958)
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris (1968)

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When was Gabriel Marcel born?: Gabriel Marcel was born on 7 December 1889 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Gabriel Marcel held?: Positions held by Gabriel Marcel include: president (1955–1973).
Where did Gabriel Marcel study?: Gabriel Marcel was educated at University of Paris.

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