Albert Memmi

French writer of Tunisian-Jewish origin
Person human Q733225
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Albert Memmi

Summary

Albert Memmi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tunis[2]. He was born on December 15, 1920[3]. He passed away in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 22, 2020[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and essayist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Albert Memmi was born in Tunis[2].
  • Albert Memmi died in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Albert Memmi was born on December 15, 1920[3].
  • Albert Memmi died on May 22, 2020[5].
  • Albert Memmi was married to Germaine Memmi[9].
  • Albert Memmi held citizenship in France[10].
  • Albert Memmi held citizenship in French protectorate of Tunisia[11].
  • Albert Memmi held citizenship in Tunisia[12].
  • French was Albert Memmi's native language[13].
  • Albert Memmi worked as a writer[6].
  • Albert Memmi's professions included essayist[7].
  • Albert Memmi was employed by École pratique des hautes études[14].
  • Albert Memmi was employed by HEC Paris[15].
  • Albert Memmi's education included a stint at University of Paris[16].
  • Albert Memmi was educated at University of Algiers 1[17].
  • Albert Memmi's education included a stint at Carnot high school Tunis[18].
  • Albert Memmi received the Fénéon Prize for literature[19].
  • Albert Memmi received the Grand prix de la francophonie[20].
  • Albert Memmi received the Prix de l'Union rationaliste[21].
  • Albert Memmi was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[22].
  • Albert Memmi is recorded as male[23].
  • Albert Memmi's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Albert Memmi is associated with the progressivism movement[25].
  • Albert Memmi is associated with the postcolonialism movement[26].
  • Albert Memmi supervised Anne-Marie Green as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Albert Memmi was born in Tunis[2]. He was born on December 15, 1920[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[16], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of Algiers 1[17], a university[32], in Algeria[33], founded in 1909[34]; and Carnot high school Tunis[18], a lycée[35], in Tunisia[36]. Albert Memmi studied under Aimé Patri[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and essayist[7]. Employers include École pratique des hautes études[14], a grand établissement[38], in France[39], founded in 1868[40], headquartered in Paris[41] and HEC Paris[15], a grande école[42], in France[43], founded in 1881[44], headquartered in Jouy-en-Josas[45]. Albert Memmi supervised Anne-Marie Green as a doctoral student[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Fénéon Prize for literature[19]; Grand prix de la francophonie[20], a literary award[46], in France[47], founded in 1986[48]; and Prix de l'Union rationaliste[21], an award[49], in France[50].

Personal Life

Albert Memmi was married to Germaine Memmi[9].

Death and Burial

Albert Memmi died on May 22, 2020[5]. He died in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Albert Memmi has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Albert Memmi born?

Albert Memmi's place of birth was Tunis[2].

Where did Albert Memmi die?

Albert Memmi passed away in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Albert Memmi married to?

Albert Memmi's spouses include Germaine Memmi[9].

What did Albert Memmi do for work?

Albert Memmi worked as writer[6] and essayist[7].

Where did Albert Memmi go to school?

Albert Memmi was educated at University of Paris[16], University of Algiers 1[17], and Carnot high school Tunis[18].

What awards did Albert Memmi receive?

Honors received include Fénéon Prize for literature[19], Grand prix de la francophonie[20], and Prix de l'Union rationaliste[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. Retrieved . businessnews.com.tn. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] . sorbonne.fr. sorbonne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . limag.com. limag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Q80900474. Retrieved . businessnews.com.tn. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [37] . lemonde.fr. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Pyb en résidence · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Albert
    Student of Aimé Patri
    Place of birth Tunis
    Employer École pratique des hautes études, HEC Paris
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