Claude Mauriac

French writer (1914–1996)
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Claude Mauriac

Summary

Claude Mauriac is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on April 25, 1914[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 22, 1996[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], diarist[7], screenwriter[8], literary critic[9], and film critic[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Claude Mauriac…
  • Claude Mauriac passed away in Paris[4].
  • Claude Mauriac was born on April 25, 1914[3].
  • Claude Mauriac died on March 22, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Claude Mauriac's father was François Mauriac[13].
  • Claude Mauriac's mother was Jeanne Mauriac[14].
  • Among Claude Mauriac's spouses was Marie-Claude Mante[15].
  • A child of Claude Mauriac was Q137596194[16].
  • A child of Claude Mauriac was Nathalie Mauriac Dyer[17].
  • A child of Claude Mauriac was Q137596157[18].
  • Claude Mauriac held citizenship in France[19].
  • French was Claude Mauriac's native language[20].
  • Claude Mauriac's professions included journalist[6].
  • Claude Mauriac worked as a diarist[7].
  • Claude Mauriac's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Claude Mauriac's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Claude Mauriac worked as a film critic[10].
  • Claude Mauriac's professions included writer[21].
  • Claude Mauriac received the Prix Médicis[22].
  • Claude Mauriac received the Prix Sainte-Beuve[23].
  • Claude Mauriac received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24].
  • Claude Mauriac received the prix Pierre de Régnier[25].
  • Claude Mauriac received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Claude Mauriac received the Marcel Proust Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Claude Mauriac was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 25, 1914[3]. His father was François Mauriac[13]. His mother was Jeanne Mauriac[14]. French was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], diarist[7], screenwriter[8], literary critic[9], film critic[10], and writer[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Médicis[22], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1958[30]; Prix Sainte-Beuve[23], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1946[33]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; prix Pierre de Régnier[25], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1964[38]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; and Marcel Proust Prize[27], a literary award[41], in France[42], founded in 1972[43].

Personal Life

Claude Mauriac was married to Marie-Claude Mante[15]. Children include Q137596194[16]; Nathalie Mauriac Dyer[17], an editor[44], b. 1956[45], of France[46], specialised in French literature[47]; and Q137596157[18].

Death and Burial

Claude Mauriac died on March 22, 1996[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Claude Mauriac has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Claude Mauriac born?

Claude Mauriac was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Claude Mauriac die?

Claude Mauriac passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Claude Mauriac's parents?

Claude Mauriac's father was François Mauriac[13]. Claude Mauriac's mother was Jeanne Mauriac[14].

Who was Claude Mauriac married to?

Claude Mauriac's spouses include Marie-Claude Mante[15].

What did Claude Mauriac do for work?

Claude Mauriac worked as journalist[6], diarist[7], screenwriter[8], literary critic[9], and film critic[10].

What awards did Claude Mauriac receive?

Honors received include Prix Médicis[22], Prix Sainte-Beuve[23], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], and prix Pierre de Régnier[25].

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  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . lesechos.fr. lesechos.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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