Ernest Renan

Historian

Birthday February 28, 1823

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Oct 2, 1892 (69)

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About

Historian and acclaimed author of the immensely popular Life of Jesus. He was known for his political theories on nationalism and national identity.

Before Fame

He demonstrated his great intelligence by winning all of the prizes and awards while studying at the college in Troguier.

Trivia

He wrote many historical works about the history of early Christianity.

Family Life

He was raised by his older sister Henriette after his father passed away when he was five years old.

Associated With

His novel Life of Jesus was critiqued by the famous French doctor Albert Schweitzer.