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CNRS Gold medal
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Georges Canguilhem
1904-06-04 – 1995-09-11
Life & Legacy
Georges Canguilhem (; French: [kɑ̃ɡilɛm]; 4 June 1904 – 11 September 1995) was a French philosopher and physician who specialized in epistemology and the philosophy of science, particularly the philosophy of biology.
Occupation & Career
philosopher, historian of science, university teacher, French resistance fighter, researcher, physician, historian, naturalist
Education
École Normale Supérieure; University of Strasbourg
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
CNRS Gold medal; George Sarton Medal; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Resistance Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
CNRS Gold medal · Croix de guerre 1939–1945 · George Sarton Medal · Resistance Medal
Employer
Collège de France · University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
Organizations & Memberships
International Academy of the History of Science
Education & Institutions
École Normale Supérieure · University of Strasbourg
Verified Legacy Record
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George Sarton Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q433741 · wikidata
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Croix de guerre 1939–1945
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q433741 · wikidata
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Resistance Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q433741 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q433741 — wikidata View source
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