Biography of Mircea Eliade

Mircea Eliade (* 9. March 1907 in Bucharest; † 22. April 1986 in Chicago) was a rumänischer Religionswissenschaftler, Philosoph und Schriftsteller. He was 79 years old. His education included University of Calcutta and University of Bucharest. He worked at University of Chicago and University of Bucharest. His faith was Romanian Orthodox Church. His awards include Gordon J. Laing Award, Knight of the Legion of Honour and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University. He was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery.