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| {{Short description|French intellectual (1881–1971)}} | |||
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| | name = René Gillouin | | name = René Gillouin | ||
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| image = René Gillouin dans Comoedia du 12 juillet 1927.png | ||
| | caption = René Gillouin in '']'', July 12, 1927 | | caption = René Gillouin in '']'', July 12, 1927 | ||
| | birth_name = Charles Auguste René Gillouin | | birth_name = Charles Auguste René Gillouin | ||
| | birth_date = {{birth date|1881|3|11}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|1881|3|11}} | ||
| | birth_place = ], ], |
| birth_place = ], ], France | ||
| | death_date = {{death date and age|1971|4|2|1881|3|11}}<ref></ref> | |||
| | death_date = {{death date and age|1971|4|2|1881|3|11}} | |||
| | death_place = ], |
| death_place = ], France | ||
| | nationality = French | | nationality = French | ||
| | occupation = Writer, journalist, literary critic, politician | | occupation = Writer, journalist, literary critic, politician | ||
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| == Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
| René Gillouin was born in ], in the ] region of France. He was the son of Emile Gillouin, a Protestant pastor affiliated with the ]. Emile, an intellectual and theologian, strongly influenced René’s upbringing. | René Gillouin was born in ], in the ] region of France. He was the son of Emile Gillouin, a Protestant pastor affiliated with the ]. Emile, an intellectual and theologian, strongly influenced René’s upbringing. | ||
| Gillouin attended various prestigious schools, including the ] in Paris. In 1902, he gained admission to the ]. During his studies, he was influenced by ] and corresponded with writers such as ]. |
Gillouin attended various prestigious schools, including the ] in Paris. In 1902, he gained admission to the ]. During his studies, he was influenced by ] and corresponded with writers such as ].<ref>René Gillouin, ''Autour de quelques lettres de Maurice Barrès'' (Around a Few Letters of Maurice Barrès), 15 May 1955 and 1 June 1955, '']''</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| === Civil service and politics === | === Civil service and politics === | ||
| In 1905, Gillouin began a career as a civil servant at the ]. By 1912, he served as the chief of staff for the president of the Paris Municipal Council. He was elected to the ] in 1931, representing the ], and later became its vice president in 1937. A proponent of conservative and nationalistic values, Gillouin aligned with parties like the ]. |
In 1905, Gillouin began a career as a civil servant at the ]. By 1912, he served as the chief of staff for the president of the Paris Municipal Council. He was elected to the ] in 1931, representing the ], and later became its vice president in 1937. A proponent of conservative and nationalistic values, Gillouin aligned with parties like the ]. | ||
| === Literary and intellectual pursuits === | === Literary and intellectual pursuits === | ||
| Gillouin was an accomplished writer and literary critic. He contributed to journals such as '']'' and '']'' and authored several books, including works on Maurice Barrès and Henri Bergson. He directed the short-lived "Politeia" series at ] publishers in the 1920s and became a member of the ] in 1924. |
Gillouin was an accomplished writer and literary critic. He contributed to journals such as '']'' and '']'' and authored several books, including works on Maurice Barrès and Henri Bergson. He directed the short-lived "Politeia" series at ] publishers in the 1920s and became a member of the ] in 1924.<ref></ref> | ||
| During the ], Gillouin participated in debates on religion, politics, and culture. He critiqued modernist tendencies in art and literature and opposed what he saw as the excessive materialism of contemporary society. His work often reflected his Protestant beliefs and his disdain for the legacy of the ]. |
During the ], Gillouin participated in debates on religion, politics, and culture. He critiqued modernist tendencies in art and literature and opposed what he saw as the excessive materialism of contemporary society. His work often reflected his Protestant beliefs and his disdain for the legacy of the ]. | ||
| === Role under the Vichy regime === | === Role under the Vichy regime === | ||
| Gillouin supported the ] and became an advisor to ]. He authored speeches and essays promoting the regime’s ]. Although initially sympathetic to the regime’s goals, he later opposed its anti-Semitic policies, which he condemned in private letters to Pétain. |
Gillouin supported the ] and became an advisor to ].<ref>{{Cite book|author1=Véronique Auzépy-Chavagnac|title=Jean de Fabrègues and the Young Catholic Right|pages=325–356 (Chapter XI, The Commitment to the National Revolution)|url=https://books.openedition.org/septentrion/53794}}</ref> He authored speeches and essays promoting the regime’s ]. Although initially sympathetic to the regime’s goals, he later opposed its anti-Semitic policies, which he condemned in private letters to Pétain. | ||
| === Post-war life === | === Post-war life === | ||
| After the ], Gillouin lived in exile in ] from 1943 to 1948. There, he continued to write, publishing works such as ''Problèmes humains, problèmes français'' (1944), which criticized French democracy while praising Swiss federalism. |
After the ], Gillouin lived in exile in ] from 1943 to 1948. There, he continued to write, publishing works such as ''Problèmes humains, problèmes français'' (1944), which criticized French democracy while praising Swiss federalism. | ||
| Upon his return to France, he resumed his intellectual activities, contributing to conservative publications like '']''. He was a founding member of the ] (CEPEC) in 1954, a think tank promoting conservative and Christian democratic values. |
Upon his return to France, he resumed his intellectual activities, contributing to conservative publications like '']''. He was a founding member of the ] (CEPEC) in 1954, a think tank promoting conservative and Christian democratic values. | ||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
| Gillouin married three times. His first marriage to Suzanne Berret produced a son, Marc Gillouin, who died in combat during ]. He later married painter Laure Bruni and, after their divorce, Hélène Colomb. |
Gillouin married three times. His first marriage to Suzanne Berret produced a son, Marc Gillouin, who died in combat during ]. He later married painter Laure Bruni and, after their divorce, Hélène Colomb. | ||
| == Publications == | == Publications == | ||
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| == Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
| René Gillouin’s contributions to French intellectual life remain controversial. While his literary criticism and philosophical writings are noted for their depth, his association with the Vichy regime and traditionalist politics has been a subject of debate. |
René Gillouin’s contributions to French intellectual life remain controversial. While his literary criticism and philosophical writings are noted for their depth, his association with the Vichy regime and traditionalist politics has been a subject of debate. | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| === Sources === | |||
| * Dautry, André. ''René Gillouin: Une vie intellectuelle''. Paris: Éditions Académie, 1984. | |||
| * Lecourt, Jean-Paul. ''Littérature et politique en France''. Paris: Librairie Générale Française, 1999. | |||
| * Marc, François. ''Le Protestantisme et la politique sous Vichy''. Geneva: Éditions Calvigny, 2010. | |||
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French intellectual (1881–1971)| René Gillouin | |
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 René Gillouin in Comœdia, July 12, 1927 | |
| Born | Charles Auguste René Gillouin (1881-03-11)March 11, 1881 Aouste-sur-Sye, Drôme, France |
| Died | April 2, 1971(1971-04-02) (aged 90) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist, literary critic, politician |
René Gillouin (born Charles Auguste René Gillouin, March 11, 1881 – April 2, 1971) was a French intellectual, writer, literary critic, journalist, and politician. He is known for his traditionalist and Pétainist views and his Protestant faith.
Early life and education
René Gillouin was born in Aouste-sur-Sye, in the Drôme region of France. He was the son of Emile Gillouin, a Protestant pastor affiliated with the Reformed Church of France. Emile, an intellectual and theologian, strongly influenced René’s upbringing.
Gillouin attended various prestigious schools, including the Lycée Henri-IV in Paris. In 1902, he gained admission to the École normale supérieure. During his studies, he was influenced by Henri Bergson and corresponded with writers such as Maurice Barrès.
Career
Civil service and politics
In 1905, Gillouin began a career as a civil servant at the Prefecture of the Seine. By 1912, he served as the chief of staff for the president of the Paris Municipal Council. He was elected to the Paris Municipal Council in 1931, representing the 6th arrondissement of Paris, and later became its vice president in 1937. A proponent of conservative and nationalistic values, Gillouin aligned with parties like the Fédération républicaine.
Literary and intellectual pursuits
Gillouin was an accomplished writer and literary critic. He contributed to journals such as Revue des deux Mondes and Mercure de France and authored several books, including works on Maurice Barrès and Henri Bergson. He directed the short-lived "Politeia" series at Grasset publishers in the 1920s and became a member of the Société des gens de lettres in 1924.
During the Interwar period, Gillouin participated in debates on religion, politics, and culture. He critiqued modernist tendencies in art and literature and opposed what he saw as the excessive materialism of contemporary society. His work often reflected his Protestant beliefs and his disdain for the legacy of the French Revolution.
Role under the Vichy regime
Gillouin supported the Vichy regime and became an advisor to Philippe Pétain. He authored speeches and essays promoting the regime’s National Revolution. Although initially sympathetic to the regime’s goals, he later opposed its anti-Semitic policies, which he condemned in private letters to Pétain.
Post-war life
After the Liberation of France, Gillouin lived in exile in Switzerland from 1943 to 1948. There, he continued to write, publishing works such as Problèmes humains, problèmes français (1944), which criticized French democracy while praising Swiss federalism.
Upon his return to France, he resumed his intellectual activities, contributing to conservative publications like La Nation française. He was a founding member of the Centre d'études politiques et civiques (CEPEC) in 1954, a think tank promoting conservative and Christian democratic values.
Personal life
Gillouin married three times. His first marriage to Suzanne Berret produced a son, Marc Gillouin, who died in combat during World War II. He later married painter Laure Bruni and, after their divorce, Hélène Colomb.
Publications
- Maurice Barrès (1907)
- Ars et vita (1907)
- Problèmes humains, problèmes français (1944)
- Aristarchie ou recherche d’un gouvernement (1946)
- J’étais l’ami du Maréchal (1966)
Legacy
René Gillouin’s contributions to French intellectual life remain controversial. While his literary criticism and philosophical writings are noted for their depth, his association with the Vichy regime and traditionalist politics has been a subject of debate.
References
- Death certificate, Paris 14th Arrondisment, n° 1466, vue 19/31.
- René Gillouin, Autour de quelques lettres de Maurice Barrès (Around a Few Letters of Maurice Barrès), 15 May 1955 and 1 June 1955, Revue des Deux Mondes
- Paris-Soir, 6/7/1924
- Véronique Auzépy-Chavagnac. Jean de Fabrègues and the Young Catholic Right. pp. 325–356 (Chapter XI, The Commitment to the National Revolution).