About Adolphe Franck
Lived 1809 – 1893 (aged 83). Adolphe Franck was a French philosopher, university teacher, philosophy historian, writer and bookseller.
Adolphe Franck (1809 – 11 March 1893) was a French-Jewish philosopher who specialised in Jewish mysticism.
Early life Franck was born in Liocourt in 1809. He originally studied to become a rabbi, but decided to become a philosopher instead as a protégé of Victor Cousin.
He served as president of the (Society of Jewish Studies) and was a frequent contributor of the journal.
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Who was Adolphe Franck?
French philosopher (1809–1893)
When was Adolphe Franck born?
Adolphe Franck was born on 9 October 1809 in Liocourt.
When did Adolphe Franck die?
Adolphe Franck died on 13 April 1893 in Paris.
What was Adolphe Franck's occupation?
Adolphe Franck was a philosopher, university teacher, philosophy historian, writer and bookseller.
What nationality was Adolphe Franck?
Adolphe Franck was French.
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