Assia Djebar

French Algerian writer and film director (1936-2015)
Person human Q157313
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Assia Djebar

Summary

Assia Djebar is a human[1]. Born in Cherchell[2], she… she was born on June 30, 1936[3]. She died in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on February 6, 2015[5]. She worked as a linguist[6], film director[7], professor[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Assia Djebar was born in Cherchell[2].
  • Assia Djebar passed away in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Assia Djebar was born on June 30, 1936[3].
  • Assia Djebar died on February 6, 2015[5].
  • Assia Djebar was married to Malek Alloula[12].
  • Assia Djebar held citizenship in France[13].
  • Assia Djebar held citizenship in Algeria[14].
  • French was Assia Djebar's native language[15].
  • Assia Djebar's professions included linguist[6].
  • Assia Djebar worked as a film director[7].
  • Assia Djebar worked as a professor[8].
  • Assia Djebar's professions included translator[9].
  • Assia Djebar worked as a writer[10].
  • Assia Djebar's professions included historian[16].
  • Assia Djebar held the position of seat 5 of the Académie française[17].
  • Among Assia Djebar's employers was New York University[18].
  • Assia Djebar was employed by University of Algiers 1[19].
  • Assia Djebar was educated at École Normale Supérieure[20].
  • Assia Djebar was educated at Lycée Fénelon, Paris[21].
  • Assia Djebar's education included a stint at École normale supérieure de jeunes filles[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Assia Djebar is La Femme sans sépulture[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Assia Djebar is Nowhere in my Father's House[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Assia Djebar is Q97104391[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Assia Djebar is Fantasia: An Algerian Cavalcade[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Assia Djebar is Q97104427[27].

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Origins and Family

Assia Djebar was born in Cherchell[2]. She was born on June 30, 1936[3]. French was her native language[15].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[20], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Fénelon, Paris[21], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1883[34]; and École normale supérieure de jeunes filles[22], a école normale supérieure[35], in France[36], founded in 1881[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], film director[7], professor[8], translator[9], writer[10], and historian[16]. Employers include New York University[18], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1831[40], headquartered in New York City[41] and University of Algiers 1[19], a university[42], in Algeria[43], founded in 1909[44]. Assia Djebar held the position of seat 5 of the Académie française[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La Femme sans sépulture[23], a literary work[45]; Nowhere in my Father's House[24], a literary work[46]; Q97104391[25]; Fantasia: An Algerian Cavalcade[26]; and Q97104427[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[47], a grade of an order[48], in France[49]; Neustadt International Prize for Literature[50], a literary award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1969[53]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[54], an award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1950[57]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[58], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Grand prix de la francophonie[61], a literary award[62], in France[63], founded in 1986[64]; and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[65], an award[66], in Austria[67], founded in 1650[68].

Personal Life

Among Assia Djebar's spouses was Malek Alloula[12]. She was affiliated with the Workers' Party[69].

Death and Burial

Assia Djebar died on February 6, 2015[5]. She died in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Assia Djebar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Assia Djebar born?

Assia Djebar was born in Cherchell[2].

Where did Assia Djebar die?

Assia Djebar died in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Assia Djebar married to?

Assia Djebar's spouses include Malek Alloula[12].

What did Assia Djebar do for work?

Assia Djebar worked as linguist[6], film director[7], professor[8], translator[9], and writer[10].

Where did Assia Djebar go to school?

Assia Djebar was educated at École Normale Supérieure[20], Lycée Fénelon, Paris[21], and École normale supérieure de jeunes filles[22].

What awards did Assia Djebar receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[47], Neustadt International Prize for Literature[50], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[54], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[58].

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  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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