Gaston Courtois

French Catholic priest
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Gaston Courtois

Summary

Gaston Courtois is a human[1]. Born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on November 21, 1897[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on September 22, 1970[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and children's writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2], Gaston Courtois…
  • Gaston Courtois died in Rome[4].
  • Gaston Courtois was born on November 21, 1897[3].
  • Gaston Courtois died on September 22, 1970[5].
  • Gaston Courtois died on September 23, 1970[8].
  • Burial took place at Draveil[9].
  • Gaston Courtois held citizenship in France[10].
  • Gaston Courtois's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Gaston Courtois worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Gaston Courtois received the Montyon Prize[11].
  • Gaston Courtois received the prix Ferrières[12].
  • Gaston Courtois received the Montyon Prize[13].
  • Gaston Courtois's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Gaston Courtois is recorded as male[15].
  • Gaston Courtois's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gaston Courtois's archives at is recorded as Sons of Charity[17].
  • Gaston Courtois's religious order is recorded as Sons of Charity[18].
  • Gaston Courtois's family name is recorded as Courtois[19].
  • Gaston Courtois's given name is recorded as Gaston[20].
  • Gaston Courtois's pseudonym is recorded as Jacques Coeur[21].
  • Gaston Courtois's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Gaston Courtois's birth name is recorded as Gaston Maxime Jean René Courtois[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2], Gaston Courtois… he was born on November 21, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and children's writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Montyon Prize[11], a literary award[24], in France[25] and prix Ferrières[12], a literary award[26], in France[27], founded in 1935[28].

Personal Life

Gaston Courtois's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 22, 1970[5] and September 23, 1970[8]. Gaston Courtois died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Draveil[9].

FAQs

Where was Gaston Courtois born?

Born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2], Gaston Courtois…

Where did Gaston Courtois die?

Gaston Courtois died in Rome[4].

What did Gaston Courtois do for work?

Gaston Courtois worked as Catholic priest[6] and children's writer[7].

What awards did Gaston Courtois receive?

Honors received include Montyon Prize[11], prix Ferrières[12], and Montyon Prize[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, children's writer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31724|batch #31724]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (18)"
  2. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conor.si id 65506915
    Share catalogue author id 538143
    Snk id 202644, 202646
    Archives at Sons of Charity
    + 56 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30465|batch #30465]]: add P1810 to P5739 1/3"
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