Eugène Marais

South African lawyer, naturalist, poet and writer (1871–1936)
Person human Q1373534
Eugène Marais
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Eugène Marais

Summary

Eugène Marais is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pretoria[2]. He was born on January 9, 1871[3]. He died in Pelindaba[4]. He died on March 29, 1936[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], naturalist[8], journalist[9], and entomologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pretoria[2], Eugène Marais…
  • Eugène Marais died in Pelindaba[4].
  • Eugène Marais was born on January 9, 1871[3].
  • Eugène Marais died on March 29, 1936[5].
  • Eugène Marais is buried at Heroes' Acre[12].
  • Eugène Marais held citizenship in South Africa[13].
  • Eugène Marais worked as a poet[6].
  • Eugène Marais worked as a writer[7].
  • Eugène Marais worked as a naturalist[8].
  • Eugène Marais's professions included journalist[9].
  • Eugène Marais worked as an entomologist[10].
  • Eugène Marais is recorded as male[14].
  • Eugène Marais's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Eugène Marais's Commons category is recorded as Eugene Marais[16].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[17].
  • Eugène Marais's family name is recorded as Marais[18].
  • Eugène Marais's given name is recorded as Eugène[19].
  • Eugène Marais's manner of death is recorded as suicide[20].
  • Eugène Marais's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Afrikaans[21].
  • Eugène Marais's Commons Creator page is recorded as Eugene Marais[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pretoria[2], Eugène Marais… he was born on January 9, 1871[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], naturalist[8], journalist[9], and entomologist[10].

Death and Burial

Eugène Marais died on March 29, 1936[5]. He died in Pelindaba[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[17]. Burial took place at Heroes' Acre[12].

Why It Matters

Eugène Marais ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Marais born?

Eugène Marais's place of birth was Pretoria[2].

Where did Eugène Marais die?

Eugène Marais passed away in Pelindaba[4].

What did Eugène Marais do for work?

Eugène Marais worked as poet[6], writer[7], naturalist[8], journalist[9], and entomologist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Manner of death suicide
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