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Simone de Beauvoir - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 09, 1908 |
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| Died | April 14, 1986 (age 78) |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Simone de Beauvoir's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Philosopher, writer, feminist and author of 'The Second Sex' |
Intro
Simone de Beauvoir was a renowned French existentialist philosopher, writer, and feminist, best known for her pioneering work on women's rights and her influential treatise, 'The Second Sex'.
Early Life & Background
Simone de Beauvoir was born in Paris to a bourgeois family. She was raised in a strict Catholic household but lost her faith as a teenager. Academically gifted, she attended the Sorbonne, where she studied philosophy. Beauvoir formed a lifelong intellectual partnership with Jean-Paul Sartre during her studies.
Career Highlights
- Published the groundbreaking feminist book 'The Second Sex' (1949) which is considered a foundational text in feminist philosophy
- Key figure in the existentialist movement alongside Jean-Paul Sartre
- Authored highly regarded novels including 'She Came to Stay' (1943) and 'The Mandarins' (1954), the latter winning the Prix Goncourt
- Active advocate for women's rights and social justice throughout her life
Trivia
- She had a lifelong open relationship with philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre.
- 'The Second Sex' was banned by the Vatican.
- She received the Prix Goncourt, France's highest literary prize, in 1954.
FAQs
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When was Simone de Beauvoir born?
Simone de Beauvoir was born the 9 January 1908.
Where is Simone de Beauvoir from?
Paris, France.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 9th, 1908, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 9th, 1908 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Make Believe by Ada Jones & Billy Murray
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Unknown
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