Bernard Clavel

French writer (1923-2010)
Person human Q520892
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Bernard Clavel

Summary

Bernard Clavel is a human[1]. He was born in Lons-le-Saunier[2]. He was born on +1923-05-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Chambéry[4]. He died on +2010-10-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], children's writer[7], art critic[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Clavel was born in Lons-le-Saunier[2].
  • Bernard Clavel passed away in Chambéry[4].
  • Bernard Clavel was born on +1923-05-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bernard Clavel died on +2010-10-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Bernard Clavel is buried at Cemetery of Frontenay[11].
  • Bernard Clavel held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Bernard Clavel's native language[13].
  • Bernard Clavel's professions included writer[6].
  • Bernard Clavel's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Bernard Clavel's professions included art critic[8].
  • Bernard Clavel's professions included journalist[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Clavel is Q3232799[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Clavel is Q3389151[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Clavel is Q3281559[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Clavel is Q3227069[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Clavel is Q2938741[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Clavel is Q3235172[19].
  • Bernard Clavel received the Prix Goncourt[20].
  • Bernard Clavel received the Knight of the National Order of Quebec[21].
  • Bernard Clavel received the Eugène Dabit populist novel award[22].
  • Bernard Clavel received the Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[23].
  • Bernard Clavel received the Paulée de Meursault Prize[24].
  • Bernard Clavel received the Q137584603[25].
  • Bernard Clavel was a member of Académie Goncourt[26].
  • Bernard Clavel was a member of Coordination for Non-violence and Peace Education[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernard Clavel's place of birth was Lons-le-Saunier[2]. He was born on +1923-05-29T00:00:00Z[3]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], children's writer[7], art critic[8], and journalist[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q3232799[14], Q3389151[15], Q3281559[16], Q3227069[17], Q2938741[18], and Q3235172[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[20], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1903[30]; Knight of the National Order of Quebec[21], a grade of an order[31], in Canada[32]; Eugène Dabit populist novel award[22], a literary award[33], in France[34], founded in 1929[35]; Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[23]; Paulée de Meursault Prize[24], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1932[38]; and Q137584603[25].

Death and Burial

Bernard Clavel died on +2010-10-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Chambéry[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Frontenay[11].

Why It Matters

Bernard Clavel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Clavel born?

Bernard Clavel's place of birth was Lons-le-Saunier[2].

Where did Bernard Clavel die?

Bernard Clavel died in Chambéry[4].

What did Bernard Clavel do for work?

Bernard Clavel worked as writer[6], children's writer[7], art critic[8], and journalist[9].

What awards did Bernard Clavel receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[20], Knight of the National Order of Quebec[21], Eugène Dabit populist novel award[22], and Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Le Monde. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . lemonde.fr. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . gillesparis.com. gillesparis.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, children's writer, art critic +1
    Place of death Chambéry
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