Biography of René Etiemble

René Etiemble (* 26. January 1909 in Mayenne; † 7. January 2002 in Dreux) was a französischer Sinologe, Hochschullehrer und Essayist. He was 92 years old. He was married to Jeannine Kohn-Étiemble and Yassu Gauclére. His education included Lycée Louis-le-Grand, École Normale Supérieure, Lyceum Ambroise Paré and École nationale des langues orientales vivantes. He worked at University of Paris, University of Chicago, Alexandria University and University of Montpellier. His awards include Balzan Prize, Prix de l'Union rationaliste and Prix Sainte-Beuve.