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Georges Bernanos

French writer (1888–1948)
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Summary

Georges Bernanos was born on February 20, 1888[1], in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on July 5, 1948[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], essayist[7], journalist[8], and librettist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,611 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Paris[11]
  • Place of burial: Cimetière de Pellevoisin[12]
  • Spouse: Jehanne Bernanos[13]
  • Child: Michel Bernanos[14], Yves Bernanos[15], Jean-Loup Bernanos[16]
  • Country of citizenship: France[17]
  • Native language: French[18]
  • Field of work: literature[19]
  • Notable work: Joy[20], Mouchette[21], The Diary of a Country Priest[22]
  • Award received: Prix Femina[23], Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[24], Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[25]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[26]
  • Influenced by: Thérèse of Lisieux[27], Léon Bloy[28], Charles Péguy[29]
  • Sex or gender: male[30]
  • Genre: essay[31]
  • Commons category: Georges Bernanos[32]
  • Cause of death: liver cancer[33]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[34]
  • Family name: Bernanos[35]
  • Given name: Georges[36]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Georges Bernanos[37]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[38]
  • Described by source: Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.)[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40]
  • Birth name: Louis-Émile-Clément-Georges Bernanos[41]
  • Name in native language: Georges Bernanos[42]

Why It Matters

Georges Bernanos has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Peter Handke[45], a writer[46], b. 1942[47], of Austria[48], awarded the Franz Kafka Prize[49].

Works attributed to him include The Diary of a Country Priest[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1936[52]; Under the Sun of Satan[53], a literary work[54]; and Monsieur Ouine[55], a literary work[56].

FAQs

Where was Georges Bernanos born?

Georges Bernanos's place of birth was 9th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Georges Bernanos die?

Georges Bernanos passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who was Georges Bernanos married to?

Georges Bernanos's spouses include Jehanne Bernanos[13].

What did Georges Bernanos do for work?

Georges Bernanos worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], essayist[7], journalist[8], and librettist[9].

What awards did Georges Bernanos receive?

Honors received include Prix Femina[23], Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[24], and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[25].

Who did Georges Bernanos influence?

Georges Bernanos has been cited as an influence by Peter Handke[45].

Related Entities

Charles Péguy France Léon Bloy Monte Urano Neuilly-sur-Seine Peter Handke Thérèse of Lisieux

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  2. [11] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . babelio.com. Retrieved . babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [35] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [36] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  39. [40] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [53] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [55] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [56] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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