Guy Debord
French Marxist theorist, writer, filmmaker (1931–1994)
1931 — 1994
Quick Facts
Profession
French Marxist theorist, writer, filmmaker (1931–1994)
Born
December 28, 1931
Died
1994 (age ~63)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, translator
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Bellevue-la-Montagne
1931
Born in Paris (1931-12-28)
1994
Died in Bellevue-la-Montagne
About
Guy-Ernest Debord was a French Marxist theorist, philosopher, filmmaker, critic of work, member of the Letterist International, founder of a Letterist faction, and founding member of the Situationist International. He was also briefly a member of Socialisme ou Barbarie. Debord is best known for his 1967 work, The Society of the Spectacle, alongside his direction to the Letterist and Situationist Magazines.
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Who is Guy Debord?+
Guy-Ernest Debord was a French Marxist theorist, philosopher, filmmaker, critic of work, member of the Letterist International, founder of a Letterist faction, and founding member of the Situationist International. He was also briefly a member of Socialisme ou Barbarie. Debord is best known for his
What does the name Guy mean?+
The name Guy means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is of French origin.
When was Guy Debord born?+
Guy Debord was born on December 28, 1931.
When did Guy Debord die?+
Guy Debord died in 1994, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.
The name Guy is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guy — December 28, 1931
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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