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Events on Sunday 2 October 1892 1
1823 – 1892Ernest Renan (1823-1892)Died 2 October 1892, aged 69Ernest Renan was a French philologist and historian whose controversial Life of Jesus applied historical-critical methods to Christian scripture. His writings on religion and nationalism had lasting influence on European intellectual life.