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Michel Foucault
French philosopher (1926–1984)
Michel Foucault was born on October 15, 1926 in Poitiers, France and died on June 25, 1984, aged 57.
Born
October 15, 1926
Michel Foucault died aged 57.
Died: June 25, 1984
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Poitiers, France
- Professions
- philosopher, anthropologist, ethnologist, university teacher, writer, historian, sociologist, psychologist, screenwriter, professor, literary critic
- Citizenship
- France
More about Michel Foucault
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Paul-Michel Foucault
Family
- Partner
- Daniel Defert
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- Find a Grave
- Munzinger Personen
- Babelio
- Foucault, Michel
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- The Fine Art Archive Db
- BeWeB
- GeneaStar
- AlKindi
- SNAC
- BnF authorities
- Base biographique
- RKDartists
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- Roglo
- Fichier des personnes décédées mirror
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
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Questions people ask
How old was Michel Foucault when they died?
Michel Foucault died aged 57.
When is Michel Foucault’s birthday?
Michel Foucault’s recorded birthday is October 15.
Where was Michel Foucault born?
Michel Foucault was born in Poitiers, France.
What was Michel Foucault’s name at birth?
Michel Foucault’s recorded birth name is Paul-Michel Foucault.
When did Michel Foucault die?
Michel Foucault died on June 25, 1984.