François Maspero

French novelist, journalist, publisher, translator (1932–2015)
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François Maspero

Summary

François Maspero is a human[1]. He was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on January 19, 1932[3]. He died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 11, 2015[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], publisher[9], and editing staff[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], François Maspero…
  • François Maspero was born in Paris[12].
  • François Maspero passed away in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • François Maspero passed away in Paris[13].
  • François Maspero was born on January 19, 1932[3].
  • François Maspero died on April 11, 2015[5].
  • François Maspero died on April 12, 2015[14].
  • François Maspero is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[15].
  • François Maspero's father was Henri Maspero[16].
  • François Maspero's mother was Hélène Maspero-Clerc[17].
  • Among François Maspero's spouses was Fanchita González Batlle[18].
  • François Maspero held citizenship in France[19].
  • French was François Maspero's native language[20].
  • François Maspero worked as a novelist[6].
  • François Maspero's professions included journalist[7].
  • François Maspero worked as a translator[8].
  • François Maspero's professions included publisher[9].
  • François Maspero worked as an editing staff[10].
  • François Maspero worked as a bookseller[21].
  • François Maspero's field of work was journalism[22].
  • François Maspero's field of work was translation[23].
  • François Maspero's field of work was editing[24].
  • François Maspero received the prix Édouard-Glissant[25].
  • François Maspero received the Prix Décembre[26].
  • François Maspero received the Q136732156[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and Paris[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. François Maspero was born on January 19, 1932[3]. His father was Henri Maspero[16]. His mother was Hélène Maspero-Clerc[17]. French was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], publisher[9], editing staff[10], and bookseller[21]. Fields of work include journalism[22], an industry[34]; translation[23], an academic major[35]; and editing[24].

Recognition

Awards received include prix Édouard-Glissant[25], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 2002[38]; Prix Décembre[26], a literary award[39], in France[40], founded in 1989[41]; and Q136732156[27], a literary award[42], in France[43], founded in 1995[44].

Personal Life

Among François Maspero's spouses was Fanchita González Batlle[18]. Political affiliations include French Communist Party[45], a political party[46], in France[47], founded in 1920[48], headquartered in Headquarters of the French Communist Party[49] and Communist League[50], a political party[51], in France[52], founded in 1969[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 11, 2015[5] and April 12, 2015[14]. Recorded place of death include 11th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[54], in France[55], founded in 1860[56] and Paris[13], a commune of France[57], in France[58], founded in -0300[59]. François Maspero is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

François Maspero ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Alice Diop[62], a film director[63], b. 1979[64], of France[65], awarded the Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival[66], specialised in film direction[67].

FAQs

Where was François Maspero born?

François Maspero's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did François Maspero die?

François Maspero passed away in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were François Maspero's parents?

François Maspero's father was Henri Maspero[16]. François Maspero's mother was Hélène Maspero-Clerc[17].

Who was François Maspero married to?

François Maspero's spouses include Fanchita González Batlle[18].

What did François Maspero do for work?

François Maspero worked as novelist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], publisher[9], and editing staff[10].

What awards did François Maspero receive?

Honors received include prix Édouard-Glissant[25], Prix Décembre[26], and Q136732156[27].

Who did François Maspero influence?

François Maspero has been cited as an influence by Alice Diop[62].

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