Literature · Philosophy · Science · 1884–1962
Gaston Bachelard — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 27 June 1884 · Died: 16 October 1962 · Age at death: 78
How old was Gaston Bachelard when he died?
Gaston Bachelard died aged 78. He was born on 27 June 1884 and died on 16 October 1962.
French philosopher known for his work on science and poetic imagination
Did you know?Before becoming a renowned academic, he worked for many years as a postman and a secondary school physics teacher.
Gaston Louis Pierre Bachelard (French:; 27 June 1884 – 16 October 1962) was a French philosopher. He made contributions in the fields of poetics and the philosophy of science.
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- Age at death
- 78
- Would be
- 142
- Years since death
- 64
- Born
- June 27, 1884 · Bar-sur-Aube, France
- Died
- October 16, 1962
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Literature, Philosophy, Science
Family
- Child
- Suzanne Bachelard
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