Colette

French novelist (1873–1954)
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Colette
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Colette

Summary

Colette is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye[2], she… she was born on January 28, 1873[3]. She passed away in 1st arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on August 3, 1954[5]. She worked as a novelist[6], ghostwriter[7], journalist[8], librettist[9], and screenwriter[10]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,669 views/month, #6,077 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye[2], Colette…
  • Colette died in 1st arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Colette was born on January 28, 1873[3].
  • Colette died on August 3, 1954[5].
  • Colette is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Colette[13].
  • Colette's father was Jules Colette[14].
  • Colette was married to Maurice Goudeket[15].
  • Colette was married to Henry Gauthier-Villars[16].
  • Among Colette's spouses was Henry de Jouvenel[17].
  • A child of Colette was Colette de Jouvenel[18].
  • Colette held citizenship in France[19].
  • German was Colette's native language[20].
  • Colette worked as a novelist[6].
  • Colette's professions included ghostwriter[7].
  • Colette worked as a journalist[8].
  • Colette worked as a librettist[9].
  • Colette's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Colette's professions included short story writer[21].
  • Colette held the position of president[22].
  • Among Colette's employers was Le Figaro[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Colette is Gigi[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Colette is La Chatte[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Colette is Chéri[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Colette is The Vagabond[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Colette was born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye[2]. She was born on January 28, 1873[3]. Her father was Jules Colette[14]. German was her native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], ghostwriter[7], journalist[8], librettist[9], screenwriter[10], and short story writer[21]. Colette was employed by Le Figaro[23]. She held the position of president[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gigi[24], a written work[28]; La Chatte[25], a written work[29]; Chéri[26], a literary work[30]; The Vagabond[27], a written work[31]; The House of Claudine[32], a written work[33]; and Green Wheat[34], a literary work[35]. Things named for Colette include she[36], a film[37], directed by Wash Westmoreland[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[39], a grade of an order[40], in France[41] and Paulée de Meursault Prize[42], a literary award[43], in France[44], founded in 1932[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maurice Goudeket[15], a writer[46], 1889–1977[47], of France[48]; Henry Gauthier-Villars[16], a writer[49], 1859–1931[50], of France[51]; and Henry de Jouvenel[17], a politician[52], 1876–1935[53], of France[54], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], specialised in politics[56]. A child of Colette was she de Jouvenel[18].

Death and Burial

Colette died on August 3, 1954[5]. She died in 1st arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of her[13].

Why It Matters

Colette ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,669 views/month, #6,077 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Works attributed to her include Chéri[59], a literary work[60]; Gigi[61], a written work[62]; Claudine[63], a novel series[64]; Green Wheat[65], a literary work[66]; The Tendrils of the Vine[67], a literary work[68]; and Claudine at School[69], a written work[70]. Entities named for her include she[36], a film[37], directed by Wash Westmoreland[38].

FAQs

Where was Colette born?

Colette's place of birth was Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye[2].

Where did Colette die?

Colette passed away in 1st arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Colette's parents?

Colette's father was Jules Colette[14].

Who was Colette married to?

Colette's spouses include Maurice Goudeket[15], Henry Gauthier-Villars[16], and Henry de Jouvenel[17].

What did Colette do for work?

Colette worked as novelist[6], ghostwriter[7], journalist[8], librettist[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Colette receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[39] and Paulée de Meursault Prize[42].

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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