André Castelot

French historian and writer (1911-2004)
Person human Q517682
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André Castelot

Summary

André Castelot is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 23, 1911[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on July 18, 2004[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Antwerp[2], André Castelot…
  • André Castelot died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • André Castelot was born on January 23, 1911[3].
  • André Castelot died on July 18, 2004[5].
  • André Castelot is buried at Port-Mort cemetery[11].
  • André Castelot's mother was Gabrielle Castelot[12].
  • André Castelot held citizenship in France[13].
  • André Castelot's professions included journalist[6].
  • André Castelot's professions included writer[7].
  • André Castelot worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • André Castelot's professions included biographer[9].
  • Among André Castelot's employers was Perrin[14].
  • Among André Castelot's employers was Le Figaro[15].
  • André Castelot was employed by Midi Libre[16].
  • Among André Castelot's employers was Historia[17].
  • Among André Castelot's employers was Le Petit Journal[18].
  • André Castelot was educated at Lycée Gerson[19].
  • André Castelot's education included a stint at Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[20].
  • André Castelot was educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21].
  • André Castelot received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • André Castelot received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[23].
  • André Castelot received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24].
  • André Castelot received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[25].
  • André Castelot received the Paulée de Meursault Prize[26].
  • André Castelot received the Prix d'Académie[27].

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Origins and Family

André Castelot was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 23, 1911[3]. His mother was Gabrielle Castelot[12].

Education

Educated at Lycée Gerson[19], an educational institution[28], in France[29], headquartered in 16th arrondissement of Paris[30]; Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[20], a school[31], in France[32], founded in 1856[33], headquartered in avenue du Roule[34]; and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21], a grande école[35], in France[36], founded in 1877[37], headquartered in Paris[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and biographer[9]. Employers include Perrin[14], a book publisher[39], in France[40], founded in 1827[41]; Le Figaro[15], a daily newspaper[42], in France[43], founded in 1826[44], headquartered in 9th arrondissement of Paris[45]; Midi Libre[16], a daily newspaper[46], in France[47], founded in 1944[48]; Historia[17], a periodical[49], in France[50], founded in 1909[51]; and Le Petit Journal[18], a daily newspaper[52], in France[53], founded in 1863[54], headquartered in Paris[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[23], a grade of an order[58], in France[59]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[25], a grade of an order[62], in Belgium[63]; Paulée de Meursault Prize[26], a literary award[64], in France[65], founded in 1932[66]; and Prix d'Académie[27], a class of award[67], in France[68].

Death and Burial

André Castelot died on July 18, 2004[5]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He is buried at Port-Mort cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

André Castelot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was André Castelot born?

Born in Antwerp[2], André Castelot…

Where did André Castelot die?

André Castelot passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who were André Castelot's parents?

André Castelot's mother was Gabrielle Castelot[12].

What did André Castelot do for work?

André Castelot worked as journalist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and biographer[9].

Where did André Castelot go to school?

André Castelot was educated at Lycée Gerson[19], Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[20], and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21].

What awards did André Castelot receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Commander of the National Order of Merit[23], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], and Commander of the Order of Leopold[25].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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