Meet Arthur Schopenhauer · Lesson 2 · 3 minutes
Stay in France
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Recall Schopenhauer's early trip to Le Havre
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A Stay in France
In 1797, nine-year-old Arthur left home. His father sent him to Le Havre in France to stay with a business partner.
Why was young Arthur sent to Le Havre in 1797?
- To live with a business associate's family in France.
- To start studying philosophy at a French university.
- Because he spent his whole childhood only in Hamburg.
Answer: To live with a business associate's family in France.
Arthur was sent to France to live with his father's business associate, Grégoire de Blésimaire.
Two Years in France
Arthur stayed in Le Havre for two years. He learned to speak fluent French and built a lifelong friendship.
Complete the sentence about Arthur's trip to France.
In 1797, Arthur was sent to live in ___ for two years, where he learned to speak ___.
Answer: In 1797, Arthur was sent to live in Le Havre for two years, where he learned to speak French.
Arthur spent two years in Le Havre, learning French during his stay.
Sort these facts from Arthur Schopenhauer's early life.
Answer: Danzig Background: Father was a prominent merchant trader, Born in 1788 to wealthy patricians. Le Havre Stay: Lived with business associate Grégoire de Blésimaire, Mastered French over a two-year period
Arthur was born to Danzig merchants before spending two years in Le Havre, France.
Trace young Arthur's location changes in order.
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A friend claims: 'Schopenhauer lived only in Germany throughout his childhood.' How do you correct them?
- He spent two years living in Le Havre, France as a child.
- He lived his whole childhood strictly in Hamburg.
- He moved permanently to Paris when he was nine years old.
Answer: He spent two years living in Le Havre, France as a child.
Arthur lived in Le Havre, France for two years starting in 1797.
What French city did young Arthur Schopenhauer live in for two years starting in 1797?
Answer: Le Havre
Young Arthur lived in Le Havre, France, where he learned French.
What to remember
- In 1797, Arthur was sent to live in Le Havre, France for two years.
- He stayed with business associate Grégoire de Blésimaire and learned fluent French.
Next in this course: The Big Choice. It carries on in the Breni app.