Georges Duhamel

French writer (1884–1966)
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Georges Duhamel
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Georges Duhamel

Summary

Georges Duhamel is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on June 30, 1884[3]. He died in Valmondois[4]. He died on April 13, 1966[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], physician[9], and short story writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Georges Duhamel…
  • Georges Duhamel passed away in Valmondois[4].
  • Georges Duhamel was born on June 30, 1884[3].
  • Georges Duhamel died on April 13, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Valmondois[12].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Valmondois[13].
  • Georges Duhamel's father was Pierre-Émile Duhamel[14].
  • Georges Duhamel was married to Blanche Albane[15].
  • A child of Georges Duhamel was Antoine Duhamel[16].
  • A child of Georges Duhamel was Bernard Duhamel[17].
  • A child of Georges Duhamel was Jean Duhamel[18].
  • Georges Duhamel held citizenship in France[19].
  • French was Georges Duhamel's native language[20].
  • Georges Duhamel's professions included writer[6].
  • Georges Duhamel worked as a poet[7].
  • Georges Duhamel's professions included novelist[8].
  • Georges Duhamel worked as a physician[9].
  • Georges Duhamel's professions included short story writer[10].
  • Georges Duhamel's professions included playwright[21].
  • Georges Duhamel's field of work was creative and professional writing[22].
  • Georges Duhamel's field of work was drama[23].
  • Georges Duhamel's field of work was poetry[24].
  • Georges Duhamel's field of work was medicine[25].
  • Georges Duhamel held the position of perpetual secretary of the French Academy[26].
  • Georges Duhamel held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[27].

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Origins and Family

Georges Duhamel's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on June 30, 1884[3]. His father was Pierre-Émile Duhamel[14]. French was his native language[20].

Education

Georges Duhamel's education included a stint at Lycée Buffon[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], physician[9], short story writer[10], and playwright[21]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[22], an academic discipline[29]; drama[23], a literary mode[30]; poetry[24], a literary form[31]; and medicine[25], a field of study[32]. Georges Duhamel was employed by Alliance française[33]. Positions held include perpetual secretary of the French Academy[26], a position[34]; president of the Société des gens de lettres[27]; president[35], a position[36]; and seat 30 of the Académie française[37], a seat of a scientific academy[38].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Civilization: 1914-1917[39] and Chronicle of Pasquier[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[41], a literary award[42], in France[43], founded in 1903[44]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[45], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[48], a courage award[49], in France[50], founded in 1915[51]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Commander of the ordre de la Santé publique[55]; and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[56], a literary award[57], in France[58], founded in 1950[59].

Personal Life

Georges Duhamel was married to Blanche Albane[15]. Children include Antoine Duhamel[16], a composer[60], 1925–2014[61], of France[62], specialised in film score[63]; Bernard Duhamel[17], a physician[64], 1917–1996[65], specialised in medicine[66]; and Jean Duhamel[18], 1919–1998[67].

Death and Burial

Georges Duhamel died on April 13, 1966[5]. He passed away in Valmondois[4]. Recorded place of burial include Cemetery of Valmondois[12].

Why It Matters

Georges Duhamel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Works attributed to him include Confession de minuit[70], a version, edition or translation[71].

FAQs

Where was Georges Duhamel born?

Georges Duhamel's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Georges Duhamel die?

Georges Duhamel died in Valmondois[4].

Who were Georges Duhamel's parents?

Georges Duhamel's father was Pierre-Émile Duhamel[14].

Who was Georges Duhamel married to?

Georges Duhamel's spouses include Blanche Albane[15].

What did Georges Duhamel do for work?

Georges Duhamel worked as writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], physician[9], and short story writer[10].

Where did Georges Duhamel go to school?

Georges Duhamel was educated at Lycée Buffon[28].

What awards did Georges Duhamel receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[41], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[45], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[48], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[52].

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