Claude Lévi-Strauss
French anthropologist and ethnologist (1908–2009)
1908 — 2009
Quick Facts
Profession
French anthropologist and ethnologist (1908–2009)
Born
November 28, 1908
Died
2009 (age ~101)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, photographer, politician
FranceBorn in BrusselsDied in 16th arrondissement of Paris
1908
Born in Brussels (1908-11-28)
1965
AwardHuxley Memorial Medal
1967
AwardCNRS Gold medal
1973
Positionseat 29 of the Académie française (1973–2009)
1973
AwardErasmus Prize
1977
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Uppsala
About
Claude Lévi-Strauss was a Belgian-born French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theories of structuralism and structural anthropology. He held the chair of Social Anthropology at the Collège de France between 1959 and 1982, was elected a member of the Académie française in 1973 and was a member of the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences in Paris. He received numerous honors from universities and institutions throughout the world.
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Who is Claude Lévi-Strauss?+
Claude Lévi-Strauss was a Belgian-born French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theories of structuralism and structural anthropology. He held the chair of Social Anthropology at the Collège de France between 1959 and 1982, was elected a member of the Académ
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Lévi-Strauss born?+
Claude Lévi-Strauss was born on November 28, 1908.
When did Claude Lévi-Strauss die?+
Claude Lévi-Strauss died in 2009, at approximately 101 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — November 28, 1908
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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