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Joseph Rovan

French philosopher and politician (1918-2004) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 86

Joseph Adolphe Rovan was a French philosopher and politician, and is considered a spiritual father of post-war Europe. Initially born into the Jewish faith, on Whitsunday 1944 he was received into the Catholic Church.

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2004Died27 July 2004Eugen Kogon AwardAward2001German National PrizeAward1995Order of Merit of Baden-WürttembergAward1993Romano Guardini awardAward1983Goethe MedalAward1981Broquette-Gonin prizeAward1918Born25 July 1918

Awards

Eugen Kogon Award2004
German National Prize2001
Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg1995
Romano Guardini award1993
Goethe Medal1983
Broquette-Gonin prize1981
Bavarian Order of Merit
Legion of Honour
National Order of Merit

About this person

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2004 · aged 86

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