Alexandre Koyré

1892 - 1964

country of citizenship: France, Russian Empire

languages spoken, written or signed: French, Russian, English, Latin

educated at: Collège de France, Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of Göttingen

occupation: philosopher, historian of science, university teacher, translator, researcher

award received: George Sarton Medal, Binoux Prize, CNRS silver medal

Alexandre Koyré (, French: [kwaʁe]; born Alexandr Vladimirovich (or Volfovich) Koyra (Russian: Александр Владимирович (Вольфович) Койра); 29 August 1892 – 28 April 1964), also anglicized as Alexander Koyre, was a French philosopher of Russian origin who wrote on the history and philosophy of science. Source: Wikipedia (en)