Julien Benda
French essayist and philosopher (1867-1956)
1867 — 1956
Quick Facts
Profession
French essayist and philosopher (1867-1956)
Born
December 26, 1867
Died
1956 (age ~89)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, philosopher, critic
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Fontenay-aux-Roses
1867
Born in Paris (1867-12-26)
1938
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1956
Died in Fontenay-aux-Roses
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Julien Benda was a French philosopher and novelist, known as an essayist and cultural critic. He is best known for his short book La Trahison des clercs, from 1927.
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Who is Julien Benda?+
Julien Benda was a French philosopher and novelist, known as an essayist and cultural critic. He is best known for his short book La Trahison des clercs, from 1927.
What does the name Julien mean?+
The name Julien means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Julian.. Etymology: Borrowed from Julien.". It is of French origin.
When was Julien Benda born?+
Julien Benda was born on December 26, 1867.
When did Julien Benda die?+
Julien Benda died in 1956, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Julian.. Etymology: Borrowed from Julien.
The name Julien is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Julian.. Etymology: Borrowed from Julien.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Julien
Julien — December 26, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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