Gabriel Marcel
French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist (1889-1973)
1889 — 1973
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French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist (1889-1973)
Born
December 7, 1889
Died
1973 (age ~84)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
writer, playwright, musician
FranceBorn in 8th arrondissement of ParisDied in 7th arrondissement of Paris
1889
Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris (1889-12-07)
1937
AwardPrix Brieux
1948
AwardGrand prix de littérature de l'Académie française
1955
Positionpresident (1955–1973)
1958
AwardGrand prix national des Lettres
1964
AwardPeace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association
About
Gabriel Honoré Marcel was a French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist. The author of over a dozen books and at least thirty plays, Marcel's work focused on the modern individual's struggle in a technologically dehumanizing society. Though often regarded as the first French existentialist, he dissociated himself from figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre, preferring the term philosophy of existence or neo-Socrateanism to define his own thought. The Mystery of Being is a well-known two-volume work authored by Marcel.
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Who is Gabriel Marcel?+
Gabriel Honoré Marcel was a French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist. The author of over a dozen books and at least thirty plays, Marcel's work focused on the modern individual's struggle in a technologically dehumanizing society. Though often regarded as the
What does the name Gabriel mean?+
The name Gabriel means "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Gabriel Marcel born?+
Gabriel Marcel was born on December 7, 1889.
When did Gabriel Marcel die?+
Gabriel Marcel died in 1973, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)
The name Gabriel is of Portuguese origin, meaning "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gabriel — December 7, 1889
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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