Guy Debord

Philosopher

Birthday December 28, 1931

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Nov 30, 1994 (62)

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About

French Marxist theorist and philosopher who was most remembered for being one of the principal members of the Letterist International.

Before Fame

He became involved in radical politics when he was young, protesting the French war in Algeria and participating in large-scale demonstrations against it.

Trivia

His first book Mémoires was bound with sandpaper in an effort to destroy other books placed next to it.

Family Life

His family was residing in Paris when he was born.

Associated With

He and artist Sophie Calle were both brought up in Paris.