Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
French
Education
Lycée Fénelon, Paris, Lycée Henri-IV, University of Paris, École Normale Supérieure
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Italian < Biblical Hebrew (שִׁמְעוֹן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 38,584 Wikipedia views/month
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Aimee Lou Wood →
Year context
Born in 1909 -- Robert Peary reaches the North Pole; William Howard Taft was US president
Year 1909 →
Zodiac
Year of the Rooster, sign of Aquarius
AWARDS (1)
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Ambassadors' Prize
WON
Biography
Simone Adolphine Weil was a French philosopher, mystic and political activist. Despite her short life, her ideas concerning religion, spirituality and politics have remained widely influential in contemporary philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Simone Weil?
Simone Weil was born on and passed away on at the age of 34.
Where was Simone Weil born?
Simone Weil was born in Paris.
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You can find more about Simone Weil on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
