Alain de Botton
Swiss-born British philosopher and writer
1969 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss-born British philosopher and writer
Born
December 20, 1969
Age
~57 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, journalist, publisher
United KingdomBorn in Zurich
1969
Born in Zurich (1969-12-20)
1988
EducationStudied at Gonville and Caius College (1988–1990)
1991
EducationStudied at King's College London (1991–1992)
2003
AwardPrix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon
2011
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Present
Age ~57
About
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British author and public speaker. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life. He published Essays in Love (1993), which went on to sell two million copies. Other bestsellers include How Proust Can Change Your Life (1997), Status Anxiety (2004), and The Architecture of Happiness (2006).
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Who is Alain de Botton?+
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British author and public speaker. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life. He published Essays in Love (1993), which went on to sell two million copies. Other bestsellers include How Proust Can C
What does the name Alain mean?+
The name Alain means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is of French origin.
When was Alain de Botton born?+
Alain de Botton was born on December 20, 1969.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.
The name Alain is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Alain
Alain — December 20, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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