Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan was a 19th-century French philosopher and historian, celebrated for his influential ideas on nationalism and the nature of the nation-state. His famous assertion that a nation is a 'daily plebiscite' highlights the voluntary aspect of national identity, which continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about citizenship and belonging.
Born on Jun 28, 1823 (201 years old)
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