David Foenkinos

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David Foenkinos

Summary

David Foenkinos is a human[1]. His place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 28, 1974[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], and children's writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,008 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], David Foenkinos…
  • David Foenkinos was born on October 28, 1974[3].
  • David Foenkinos held citizenship in France[9].
  • French was David Foenkinos's native language[10].
  • David Foenkinos's professions included film director[4].
  • David Foenkinos worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • David Foenkinos worked as a writer[6].
  • David Foenkinos worked as a children's writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to David Foenkinos is Charlotte[11].
  • David Foenkinos received the Prix François-Mauriac[12].
  • David Foenkinos received the Roger Nimier Prix[13].
  • David Foenkinos received the Grand prix Jean-Giono[14].
  • David Foenkinos received the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens[15].
  • David Foenkinos received the Prix Renaudot[16].
  • David Foenkinos received the Q131140341[17].
  • David Foenkinos was influenced by Woody Allen[18].
  • David Foenkinos is recorded as male[19].
  • David Foenkinos's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • David Foenkinos's Commons category is recorded as David Foenkinos[21].
  • David Foenkinos's family name is recorded as Foenkinos[22].
  • David Foenkinos's given name is recorded as David[23].
  • David Foenkinos's described by source is recorded as Q111727604[24].
  • David Foenkinos's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • David Foenkinos's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'David Pascal Foenkinos'}[26].
  • David Foenkinos's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'David Foenkinos'}[27].

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Origins and Family

David Foenkinos was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 28, 1974[3]. French was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], and children's writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to David Foenkinos is Charlotte[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix François-Mauriac[12], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1994[30]; Roger Nimier Prix[13], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1963[33]; Grand prix Jean-Giono[14], a class of award[34], in France[35], founded in 1989[36]; Prix Goncourt des Lycéens[15], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1988[39]; Prix Renaudot[16], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1926[42]; and Q131140341[17].

Why It Matters

David Foenkinos ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,008 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was David Foenkinos born?

David Foenkinos's place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2].

What did David Foenkinos do for work?

David Foenkinos worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], and children's writer[7].

What awards did David Foenkinos receive?

Honors received include Prix François-Mauriac[12], Roger Nimier Prix[13], Grand prix Jean-Giono[14], and Prix Goncourt des Lycéens[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . lesgensducinema.com. lesgensducinema.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . academie-francaise.fr. academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . lepoint.fr. Retrieved . lepoint.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . lalettredulibraire.com. lalettredulibraire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BD Gest'. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . lesgensducinema.com. lesgensducinema.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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