Date of Birth: December 20, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author, known for his accessible and thoughtful writings on various subjects including love, travel, architecture, and literature. Born on December 20, 1969, in Zurich, Switzerland, de Botton moved to England when he was eight years old. He was educated at Harrow School, followed by the University of Cambridge, where he read History. He later pursued a Master of Philosophy at King’s College London. De Botton’s first book, “Essays in Love,” was published in 1993 when he was just 23 years old and became an instant success. It was followed by a series of other acclaimed works such as “How Proust Can Change Your Life” (1997), “The Consolations of Philosophy” (2000), and “The Architecture of Happiness” (2006). His books often blend genres, combining elements of philosophy, memoir, and self-help. In addition to writing, de Botton co-founded The School of Life in 2008, an organization dedicated to developing emotional intelligence through the help of culture. He is also a frequent contributor to various media outlets and has presented several television documentaries.
5 Interesting Facts about Alain de Botton
1. Alain de Botton’s family is of Sephardic Jewish descent.
2. He was named one of Britain’s top 100 public intellectuals by Prospect magazine in 2015.
3. De Botton’s book “How Proust Can Change Your Life” was adapted into a successful play.
4. He has served as a writer-in-residence at Heathrow Airport.
5. De Botton’s work has been translated into more than 30 languages.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alain de Botton
1. “The greatest achievement is to be happy.”
2. “Work finally begins when the fear of doing nothing exceeds the fear of doing it badly.”
3. “Anyone who isn’t embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough.”
4. “A good half of the art of living is resilience.”
5. “Most of what makes a book ‘good’ is that we are reading it at the right moment for us.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Alain de Botton’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Alain de Botton has two children with his wife, Charlotte de Botton.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.alaindebotton.com/
2. [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/
3. [Alain de Botton on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13180.Alain_de_Botton
4. [Alain de Botton’s TED Talks](https://www.ted.com/speakers/alain_de_botton
