Charles Maurras
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Summary
Charles Maurras was born on April 20, 1868[1], in Martigues[2]. He died on November 16, 1952[3], in Saint-Symphorien[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], poet[7], writer[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,753 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière de Roquevaire[11]
- Father: Aristide Maurras[12]
- Mother: Marie-Pélagie Maurras[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Occupation: composer[16]
- Position held: 'majoral' of the Félibrige[17], member of the Académie française[18]
- Notable work: Mes idées politiques[19], Enquête sur la monarchie[20], Anthinéa[21], Kiel et Tanger[22], L’Avenir de l’intelligence[23]
- Award received: Order of the Francisque[24]
- Member of: Académie Française[25], Q118524074[26], Société des félibres de Paris[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[28]
- Influenced by: Auguste Comte[29], Édouard Drumont[30], Aristotle[31], Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve[32], Frédéric Mistral[33], François-René de La Tour du Pin, Chambly de La Charce[34], Maurice Barrès[35], Anatole France[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Ligue de la Patrie Française[38], Action Française[39]
- Movement: Neoclassicism[40], positivism[41], royalism[42], Félibrige[43]
- Genre: poetry[44], polemical lampoon[45], essay[46]
- Commons category: Charles Maurras[47]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[48], Departmental archives of Yvelines[49]
- Family name: Maurras[50]
- Given name: Charles[51], Marie[52], Photius[53]
- Pseudonym: Octave Martin[54], Pierre Garnier[55], Léon Rameau[56], Xénophon 03[57], Xénophon 3[58], Xénophon III[59], Pellisson[60]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles Maurras[61]
Why It Matters
Charles Maurras has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by fascism[64], a political system[65]; Charles de Gaulle[66], a statesperson[67], 1890–1970[68], of France[69], awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[70], specialised in politics[71]; T. S. Eliot[72], a playwright[73], 1888–1965[74], of United States[75], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[76]; Steve Bannon[77], a film producer[78], b. 1953[79], of United States[80], specialised in politics[81]; Ernest Psichari[82], a novelist[83], 1883–1914[84], of France[85], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[86], specialised in military affairs[87]; and Jean Madiran[88], a journalist[89], 1920–2013[90], of France[91], awarded the Order of the Francisque[92].
FAQs
Where was Charles Maurras born?
Charles Maurras was born in Martigues[2].
Where did Charles Maurras die?
Charles Maurras died in Saint-Symphorien[4].
Who were Charles Maurras's parents?
Charles Maurras's father was Aristide Maurras[12]. Charles Maurras's mother was Marie-Pélagie Maurras[13].
What did Charles Maurras do for work?
Charles Maurras worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], poet[7], writer[8], and philosopher[9].
What awards did Charles Maurras receive?
Honors received include Order of the Francisque[24].
Who did Charles Maurras influence?
Charles Maurras has been cited as an influence by fascism[64], Charles de Gaulle[66], T. S. Eliot[72], and Steve Bannon[77].