Portrait of René Guénon. Source and license are linked in the caption.

René Guénon

Born

French metaphysician (1886-1951).

Quick Facts

Died
1951-01-07
Occupation
writer · metaphysician · philosopher · orientalist
Citizenship
France · Egypt
Birthplace
Blois

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
1904
Received
Concours général

Education

René Guénon attended Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour until 1906.

  • Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour1904 — 1906
  • Robert-Badinter School Complex1902 — 1903philosophy
  • University of Paris1914 — 1917Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Other languages

  • French

Sources & Credits

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