Musician Dictionary

Roland Barthes

French philosopher and essayist (1915–1980) · French literary theorist, essayist, philosopher, critic, and semiotician

DescriptionFrench philosopher and essayist (1915–1980)
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Born1915-11-12
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BirthplaceCherbourg-Octeville Cherbourg
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Died1980-03-26
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Place of deathParis Paris
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AreaFrance
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CountryFR
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CitizenshipFrance
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Occupationwriter mythographer semiologist essayist literary theorist university teacher philosopher ontologist sociologist literary critic
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Genresdiary essay
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Also known as

Barthes R. Barthes

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