André Billy

French writer (1882–1971)
Person human Q2847306
André Billy
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André Billy

Summary

André Billy is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Quentin[2], he… he was born on +1882-12-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Barbizon[4]. He died on +1971-04-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • André Billy was born in Saint-Quentin[2].
  • André Billy died in Barbizon[4].
  • André Billy was born on +1882-12-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • André Billy died on +1971-04-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • André Billy held citizenship in France[12].
  • André Billy's professions included writer[6].
  • André Billy's professions included journalist[7].
  • André Billy worked as a literary critic[8].
  • André Billy's professions included writer[9].
  • André Billy worked as a literary critic[10].
  • André Billy's education included a stint at Society of Jesus[13].
  • André Billy's education included a stint at La Providence[14].
  • André Billy received the Ambassadors' Prize[15].
  • André Billy received the Grand prix national des Lettres[16].
  • André Billy was a member of Académie Goncourt[17].
  • André Billy was influenced by Guillaume Apollinaire[18].
  • André Billy was influenced by Paul Léautaud[19].
  • André Billy is recorded as male[20].
  • André Billy's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • André Billy's Commons category is recorded as André Billy[22].
  • André Billy's family name is recorded as Billy[23].
  • André Billy's given name is recorded as Barthélémy[24].
  • André Billy's given name is recorded as André[25].
  • André Billy's given name is recorded as Jules[26].
  • André Billy's pseudonym is recorded as Jean de l'Escritoire[27].

Body

Origins and Family

André Billy's place of birth was Saint-Quentin[2]. He was born on +1882-12-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Society of Jesus[13], a Catholic order[28], founded in 1540[29], headquartered in Church of the Gesù[30] and La Providence[14], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1850[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and literary critic[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Ambassadors' Prize[15], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 1948[36] and Grand prix national des Lettres[16], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1950[39].

Death and Burial

André Billy died on +1971-04-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Barbizon[4].

Why It Matters

André Billy has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was André Billy born?

André Billy's place of birth was Saint-Quentin[2].

Where did André Billy die?

André Billy died in Barbizon[4].

What did André Billy do for work?

André Billy worked as writer[6], journalist[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did André Billy go to school?

André Billy was educated at Society of Jesus[13] and La Providence[14].

What awards did André Billy receive?

Honors received include Ambassadors' Prize[15] and Grand prix national des Lettres[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.aisne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.aisne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Le Monde. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . archives.seine-et-marne.fr. archives.seine-et-marne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.aisne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.aisne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Departmental archives of Aisne. Retrieved . archives.aisne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Departmental archives of Aisne. Retrieved . archives.aisne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Departmental archives of Aisne. Retrieved . archives.aisne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . archives.seine-et-marne.fr. archives.seine-et-marne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . archives.seine-et-marne.fr. archives.seine-et-marne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Billy
    Occupation writer, journalist, literary critic +2
    Aliases
    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok
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