Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan was a 19th-century French philosopher and historian, celebrated for his influential ideas on nationalism and the nature of the nation-state. His famous assertion that a nation is a 'daily plebiscite' highlights the voluntary aspect of national identity, which continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about citizenship and belonging.
Born on Jun 28, 1823 (203 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| Totals | 1 | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
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Indonesia:
Sukarno quoted French philosopher Ernest Renan regarding the will to unite as a nation.
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Panama:
Ernest Renan was a founding member of the network of Alliances Françaises alongside Ferdinand de Lesseps.
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Venezuela:
Ernest Renan asserted that a nation is a spiritual principle during a conference at the Sorbonne in 1882.
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France:
Ernest Renan's idea of the nation as a 'plebiscite of every day' is referenced in the context of national identity.
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