
French philosopher, Jesuit priest, and paleontologist
1881 — 1955
Quick Facts
Profession
French philosopher, Jesuit priest, and paleontologist
Born
May 1, 1881
Died
1955 (age ~74)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, paleontologist, botanical collector
1881
Born in château of Sarcenat (1881-05-01)
1905
Positionteacher (1905–1908)
1915
AwardCroix de guerre 1914–1918
1921
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1922
Positionsenior lecturer (1922–1925)
1922
AwardAuguste Viquesnel Prize
About
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. was a French Jesuit, Catholic priest, scientist, paleontologist, philosopher, mystic, and teacher. Teilhard de Chardin investigated the theory of evolution from a perspective influenced by Henri Bergson and Christian mysticism, writing multiple scientific and religious works on the subject. His mainstream scientific achievements include his palaeontological research in China, taking part in the discovery of the significant Peking Man fossils from the Zhoukoudian cave complex near Beijing. His more speculative ideas, sometimes criticized as pseudoscientific, have included a vitalist conception of the Omega Point. Along with Vladimir Vernadsky, he contributed to the development of the concept of the noosphere.
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. was a French Jesuit, Catholic priest, scientist, paleontologist, philosopher, mystic, and teacher. Teilhard de Chardin investigated the theory of evolution from a perspective influenced by Henri Bergson and Christian mysticism, writing multiple scientific and religio
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was born on May 1, 1881.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin died in 1955, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — May 1, 1881
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Would you name your baby Pierre?
Guestbook
You gave answers to questions I was afraid to ask.
— a seeker
Your words reached me when nothing else could.
— a believer
Actions
1926
PositionPresident of the Geological Society of France (1926–1926)
1937
AwardMendel Medal
1946
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1947
PositionDirector of Research at CNRS (1947–1951)
1951
Positionadviser (1951–1955)
1955
Died in New York City