Alfred Capus

French journalist and playwright (1858-1922)
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Alfred Capus
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Alfred Capus

Summary

Alfred Capus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aix-en-Provence[2]. He was born on November 25, 1858[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on November 1, 1922[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Capus's place of birth was Aix-en-Provence[2].
  • Alfred Capus died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Alfred Capus was born on November 25, 1858[3].
  • Alfred Capus was born on November 25, 1857[11].
  • Alfred Capus died on November 1, 1922[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Capus[13].
  • Alfred Capus held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Alfred Capus's native language[15].
  • Alfred Capus's professions included journalist[6].
  • Alfred Capus worked as a novelist[7].
  • Alfred Capus worked as a playwright[8].
  • Alfred Capus's professions included writer[9].
  • Alfred Capus held the position of seat 24 of the Académie française[16].
  • Alfred Capus held the position of president[17].
  • Alfred Capus held the position of president[18].
  • Alfred Capus held the position of editor-in-chief[19].
  • Alfred Capus was educated at Mines ParisTech[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Capus is Qui perd gagne[21].
  • Alfred Capus received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Alfred Capus received the Prix Toirac[23].
  • Alfred Capus was a member of Académie Française[24].
  • Alfred Capus is recorded as male[25].
  • Alfred Capus's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alfred Capus's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Capus[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Capus's place of birth was Aix-en-Provence[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 25, 1858[3] and November 25, 1857[11]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Alfred Capus was educated at Mines ParisTech[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include seat 24 of the Académie française[16], a seat of a scientific academy[28]; president[17], a corporate title[29]; and editor-in-chief[19], a position[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alfred Capus is Qui perd gagne[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[31], in France[32] and Prix Toirac[23], a literary award[33], in France[34], founded in 1891[35].

Death and Burial

Alfred Capus died on November 1, 1922[5]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Capus[13].

Why It Matters

Alfred Capus has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Capus born?

Alfred Capus's place of birth was Aix-en-Provence[2].

Where did Alfred Capus die?

Alfred Capus passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Alfred Capus do for work?

Alfred Capus worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and writer[9].

Where did Alfred Capus go to school?

Alfred Capus was educated at Mines ParisTech[20].

What awards did Alfred Capus receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22] and Prix Toirac[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Babelio. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Deux siècles d'histoire au Père Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . academie-francaise.fr. academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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