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Which French honors and academies recognized Alexis de Tocqueville after Democracy in America was published?
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Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville, detail of an oil painting by T. Chassériau; in the Versailles Museum.
Following the publication of Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville gained significant recognition as a political scientist. During this period, he was honored with the following distinctions:
- Legion of Honour: He was named to this order of merit.1
- Academy of Moral and Political Sciences: He was elected to this academy in 1838.1
- French Academy: He was elected to this prestigious institution in 1841.1
These recognitions helped establish his reputation as a leading intellectual of his time.1