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Jean-Paul Sartre - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 21, 1905 |
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| Died | April 15, 1980 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Jean-Paul Sartre's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering existentialist philosophy and major works like 'Being and Nothingness', his political activism, and winning (but declining) the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964. |
Intro
Jean-Paul Sartre was a renowned French philosopher, playwright, novelist, political activist, biographer, and literary critic, widely recognized as one of the key figures in 20th-century existentialism and phenomenology.
Early Life & Background
Jean-Paul Sartre was born in Paris in 1905. After his father's early death, he was raised by his mother and grandfather. Sartre attended the prestigious École Normale Supérieure, where he studied philosophy and formed friendships with other notable thinkers, including Simone de Beauvoir.
Career Highlights
- Published 'Nausea' (1938), which established him as a major literary and philosophical figure.
- Published 'Being and Nothingness' (1943), his seminal work of existential philosophy.
- Co-founded and edited the influential journal 'Les Temps modernes' in 1945.
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, which he famously declined.
- Became a prominent public intellectual, activist, and critic of colonialism and oppression, notably supporting Algerian independence and other leftist causes.
- Played a key role in the existentialist movement and had a significant influence on 20th-century philosophy and literature.
Trivia
- Sartre was lifelong friends and intellectual companions with Simone de Beauvoir.
- He declined the Nobel Prize in Literature, citing his belief that writers should not allow themselves to be turned into institutions.
- Sartre was nearly blind from a young age due to a rare eye condition.
- He was active in French Resistance activities during World War II.
FAQs
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When was Jean-Paul Sartre born?
Jean-Paul Sartre was born the 21 June 1905.
Where is Jean-Paul Sartre from?
Paris, France.
On His Birth-Day
About June 21st, 1905, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 21, 1905, Norway and Sweden began negotiations to dissolve their union, which had been in place since 1814. The discussions aimed to establish Norway as an independent constitutional monarchy.
- Day of the week: June 21st, 1905 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tale of the Turtle Dove by Harry Macdonough
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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