Joseph Renan
French philosopher and writer (1823–1892)
1823 — 1892
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Profession
French philosopher and writer (1823–1892)
Born
February 28, 1823
Died
1892 (age ~69)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, professor, historian
FranceBorn in TréguierDied in 5th arrondissement of Paris
1823
Born in Tréguier (1823-02-28)
1843
EducationStudied at Saint-Sulpice Seminary (1843–1845)
1847
AwardVolney Prize
1878
Positionseat 29 of the Académie française (1878–1892)
1883
PositionDirector of the Collège de France (1883–1892)
1884
Positionpresident (1884–1892)
About
Joseph Ernest Renan was a French Orientalist and Semitic scholar, writing on Semitic languages and civilizations, historian of religion, philologist, philosopher, biblical scholar, and critic. He wrote works on the origins of early Christianity, and espoused popular political theories especially concerning nationalism, national identity, and the superiority of white people over other human races. Renan is among the first scholars to advance the debunked Khazar theory, which held that Ashkenazi Jews were descendants of the Khazars, Turkic peoples who had adopted the Jewish religion and allegedly migrated to central and eastern Europe following the collapse of their khanate. On this basis he alleged that the Jews were "an incomplete race."
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Who is Joseph Renan?+
Joseph Ernest Renan was a French Orientalist and Semitic scholar, writing on Semitic languages and civilizations, historian of religion, philologist, philosopher, biblical scholar, and critic. He wrote works on the origins of early Christianity, and espoused popular political theories especially con
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Renan born?+
Joseph Renan was born on February 28, 1823.
When did Joseph Renan die?+
Joseph Renan died in 1892, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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