Victor Bataille
French intellectual and literary figure (1897–1962)
1897 — 1962
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Profession
French intellectual and literary figure (1897–1962)
Born
September 10, 1897
Died
1962 (age ~65)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, librarian, philosopher
FranceBorn in BillomDied in Paris
1897
Born in Billom (1897-09-10)
1962
Died in Paris
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Georges Albert Maurice Victor Bataille was a French intellectual working in philosophy, literature, sociology, anthropology, and history of art. His writing, which included essays, novels, and poetry, explored such subjects as eroticism, mysticism, surrealism, and transgression. His work would prove influential on subsequent schools of philosophy and social theory, including post-structuralism.
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Who is Victor Bataille?+
Georges Albert Maurice Victor Bataille was a French intellectual working in philosophy, literature, sociology, anthropology, and history of art. His writing, which included essays, novels, and poetry, explored such subjects as eroticism, mysticism, surrealism, and transgression. His work would prove
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Bataille born?+
Victor Bataille was born on September 10, 1897.
When did Victor Bataille die?+
Victor Bataille died in 1962, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — September 10, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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