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René Girard

René Girard Net Worth

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René Girard's net worth is currently estimated at $1M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

$0M$0.2M$0.4M$0.6000000000000001M$0.8M$1M19471960197019801990200020102026

Net Worth Timeline

1947$0.001MF

École des Chartes Admission

Begins formal education at the École des Chartes, marking the start of his academic career.

1961$0.01M+900%D

First Book Publication

Publishes his first book, 'Mensonge romantique et vérité romanesque', introducing his ideas about desire.

1972$0.05M+400%D

'La Violence et le sacré'

Publishes 'La Violence et le sacré', further developing his mimetic theory and its implications for society.

1982$0.2M+300%C

Stanford Professorship

Appointed as a professor at Stanford University, solidifying his academic standing.

2005$0.8M+300%C

Election to French Academy

Elected to the French Academy, recognizing his contributions to intellectual thought.

2015$1M+25%D

Death at 91

Girard passes away, leaving behind a legacy of complex and influential theories.

2026$1MD

Mimetic Theory Studied

His mimetic theory continues to be studied and debated, however he's largely forgotten by the mainstream.

Last updated: February 25, 2026