Alexandre Vialatte

French writer, literary critic and translator (1901–1971)
Person human Q2834119
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Alexandre Vialatte

Summary

Alexandre Vialatte is a human[1]. Born in Magnac-Laval[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1901[3]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 3, 1971[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], and columnist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexandre Vialatte's place of birth was Magnac-Laval[2].
  • Alexandre Vialatte passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alexandre Vialatte was born on April 22, 1901[3].
  • Alexandre Vialatte died on May 3, 1971[5].
  • Burial took place at Ambert[11].
  • Alexandre Vialatte held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Alexandre Vialatte's native language[13].
  • Alexandre Vialatte worked as a writer[6].
  • Alexandre Vialatte's professions included translator[7].
  • Alexandre Vialatte's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Alexandre Vialatte worked as a columnist[9].
  • Alexandre Vialatte was employed by Elle[14].
  • Alexandre Vialatte was employed by La Montagne[15].
  • Alexandre Vialatte was employed by L'Intransigeant[16].
  • Among Alexandre Vialatte's employers was Télé 7 Jours[17].
  • Alexandre Vialatte's education included a stint at Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[18].
  • Alexandre Vialatte was educated at Q106097401[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Vialatte is Q2891870[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Vialatte is Q20058503[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Vialatte is Q107563938[22].
  • Alexandre Vialatte received the Charles Veillon prize in the French language[23].
  • Alexandre Vialatte is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexandre Vialatte's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexandre Vialatte's Commons category is recorded as Alexandre Vialatte[26].
  • Alexandre Vialatte's archives at is recorded as Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques-Doucet[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexandre Vialatte's place of birth was Magnac-Laval[2]. He was born on April 22, 1901[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[18], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1854[30] and Q106097401[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], and columnist[9]. Employers include Elle[14], a magazine[31], founded in 1945[32]; La Montagne[15], a daily newspaper[33], in France[34], founded in 1919[35], headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand[36]; L'Intransigeant[16], a daily newspaper[37], founded in 1880[38]; and Télé 7 Jours[17], a newspaper[39], in France[40], founded in 1960[41].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q2891870[20], a literary work[42]; Q20058503[21], a literary work[43]; and Q107563938[22], a literary work[44].

Recognition

Alexandre Vialatte received the Charles Veillon prize in the French language[23].

Death and Burial

Alexandre Vialatte died on May 3, 1971[5]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Ambert[11].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Vialatte has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Vialatte born?

Alexandre Vialatte's place of birth was Magnac-Laval[2].

Where did Alexandre Vialatte die?

Alexandre Vialatte died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Alexandre Vialatte do for work?

Alexandre Vialatte worked as writer[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], and columnist[9].

Where did Alexandre Vialatte go to school?

Alexandre Vialatte was educated at Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[18] and Q106097401[19].

What awards did Alexandre Vialatte receive?

Honors received include Charles Veillon prize in the French language[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [27] . calames.abes.fr. calames.abes.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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