Azouz Begag

French sociologist, economist and writer
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Azouz Begag

Summary

Azouz Begag is a human[1]. His place of birth was 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He was born on February 5, 1957[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], economist[5], politician[6], novelist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[2], Azouz Begag…
  • Azouz Begag was born on February 5, 1957[3].
  • Azouz Begag held citizenship in France[10].
  • Azouz Begag held citizenship in Algeria[11].
  • French was Azouz Begag's native language[12].
  • Azouz Begag's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Azouz Begag worked as an economist[5].
  • Azouz Begag's professions included politician[6].
  • Azouz Begag's professions included novelist[7].
  • Azouz Begag worked as a writer[8].
  • Azouz Begag worked as a university teacher[13].
  • Azouz Begag held the position of member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council[14].
  • Azouz Begag was employed by Florida State University[15].
  • Among Azouz Begag's employers was University of Lyon[16].
  • Azouz Begag's doctoral advisor was Alain Bonnafous[17].
  • Azouz Begag received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Azouz Begag received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[19].
  • Azouz Begag received the Pier Paolo Vergerio European Prize for Children's Literature[20].
  • Azouz Begag received the Q138306828[21].
  • Azouz Begag is recorded as male[22].
  • Azouz Begag's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Azouz Begag was affiliated with the Democratic Movement[24].
  • Azouz Begag was affiliated with the Union for a Popular Movement[25].
  • Azouz Begag's Commons category is recorded as Azouz Begag[26].
  • Azouz Begag's given name is recorded as Azouz[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[2], Azouz Begag… he was born on February 5, 1957[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Azouz Begag's doctoral advisor was Alain Bonnafous[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], economist[5], politician[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and university teacher[13]. Employers include Florida State University[15], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30] and University of Lyon[16], a Group of universities and institutions (France)[31], in France[32], founded in 1809[33], headquartered in Lyon[34]. Azouz Begag held the position of member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[19], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Pier Paolo Vergerio European Prize for Children's Literature[20]; and Q138306828[21].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Democratic Movement[24], a political party[39], in France[40], founded in 2007[41], headquartered in rue de l'Université[42] and Union for a Popular Movement[25], a political party[43], in France[44], founded in 2002[45], headquartered in Paris[46].

Why It Matters

Azouz Begag ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Azouz Begag born?

Azouz Begag was born in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[2].

What did Azouz Begag do for work?

Azouz Begag worked as screenwriter[4], economist[5], politician[6], novelist[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Azouz Begag receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Knight of the National Order of Merit[19], Pier Paolo Vergerio European Prize for Children's Literature[20], and Q138306828[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Lyon Municipal Archives. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . leparisien.fr. leparisien.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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