Alain de Botton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 20, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Alain de Botton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Author of popular philosophy books including 'Essays in Love', 'How Proust Can Change Your Life', and 'The Architecture of Happiness'; founder of The School of Life. |
Intro
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher, author, and television presenter known for his works exploring topics such as philosophy, literature, love, travel, and art. He is the founder and Chairman of The School of Life, an organization dedicated to developing emotional intelligence and providing practical philosophy advice for everyday living.
Early Life & Background
Born in Zurich to a prominent family, Alain de Botton moved to England with his family at the age of eight. He attended the Dragon School and Harrow School, and later read History at Cambridge University and Philosophy at King's College London.
Career Highlights
- Published bestselling books intertwining philosophy with everyday life, notably 'Essays in Love' (1993), 'How Proust Can Change Your Life' (1997), and 'The Architecture of Happiness' (2006) [1][2].
- Founded The School of Life in 2008, a global organization devoted to emotional well-being and practical philosophy [3].
- Presented and produced acclaimed TV documentaries, such as 'Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness' [1][4].
- Columnist and public speaker on themes of love, work, and philosophy.
Trivia
- De Botton's father, Gilbert de Botton, was a wealthy financier and co-founder of Global Asset Management.
- He writes in English and has been shortlisted twice for the Orwell Prize for journalism.
- His books have been translated into over 30 languages.
FAQs
People also ask
Alain de Botton is 56 years old.
Alain de Botton was born the 20 December 1969.
Zurich, Switzerland.
On His Birth-Day
About December 20th, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 20, 1969, the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with their rendition of "Leaving on a Jet Plane," written by John Denver.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1969 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary
- #1 UK song: Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris
- Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill
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