Albert Cossery

Egyptian-born French writer
Person human Q551779
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Albert Cossery

Summary

Albert Cossery is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cairo[2]. He was born on November 3, 1913[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on June 22, 2008[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Albert Cossery's place of birth was Cairo[2].
  • Albert Cossery died in Paris[4].
  • Albert Cossery passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[10].
  • Albert Cossery was born on November 3, 1913[3].
  • Albert Cossery died on June 22, 2008[5].
  • Albert Cossery is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Albert Cossery was married to Monique Chaumette[12].
  • Albert Cossery held citizenship in Egypt[13].
  • Albert Cossery held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Albert Cossery's native language[15].
  • Albert Cossery's professions included writer[6].
  • Albert Cossery worked as a novelist[7].
  • Albert Cossery's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Albert Cossery is Q23858277[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Albert Cossery is Q24931152[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Albert Cossery is Q24931091[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Albert Cossery is The Colors of Infamy[19].
  • Albert Cossery received the Grand prix de la francophonie[20].
  • Albert Cossery received the Q3114771[21].
  • Albert Cossery is recorded as male[22].
  • Albert Cossery's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Albert Cossery's Commons category is recorded as Albert Cossery[24].
  • Albert Cossery's family name is recorded as Cossery[25].
  • Albert Cossery's given name is recorded as Albert[26].
  • Albert Cossery's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Albert Cossery[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cairo[2], Albert Cossery… he was born on November 3, 1913[3]. French was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q23858277[16], a literary work[28]; Q24931152[17], a literary work[29]; Q24931091[18], a literary work[30]; and The Colors of Infamy[19], a literary work[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand prix de la francophonie[20], a literary award[32], in France[33], founded in 1986[34] and Q3114771[21], a literary award[35], in France[36], founded in 1970[37].

Personal Life

Albert Cossery was married to Monique Chaumette[12].

Death and Burial

Albert Cossery died on June 22, 2008[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[38], in France[39], founded in -0300[40] and 6th arrondissement of Paris[10], a municipal arrondissement of France[41], in France[42], founded in 1860[43]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Albert Cossery ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Albert Cossery born?

Albert Cossery was born in Cairo[2].

Where did Albert Cossery die?

Albert Cossery passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Albert Cossery married to?

Albert Cossery's spouses include Monique Chaumette[12].

What did Albert Cossery do for work?

Albert Cossery worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Albert Cossery receive?

Honors received include Grand prix de la francophonie[20] and Q3114771[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . huffingtonpost.fr. huffingtonpost.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . youm7.com. youm7.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . lesfrancophonies.site. lesfrancophonies.site. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Albert
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