Georges Simenon

Summary

Georges Simenon is a human^[1]. Born in Liège^[2], he… he was born on February 13, 1903^[3]. He died in Lausanne^[4]. He died on September 4, 1989^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], novelist^[7], journalist^[8], photographer^[9], and author^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #6,672 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Georges Simenon was born in Liège^[2].
• Georges Simenon passed away in Lausanne^[4].
• Georges Simenon was born on February 13, 1903^[3].
• Georges Simenon died on September 4, 1989^[5].
• Georges Simenon's father was Désiré Simenon^[12].
• Georges Simenon's mother was Henriette Brüll^[13].
• Among Georges Simenon's spouses was Régine Renchon^[14].
• Among Georges Simenon's spouses was Denyse Ouimet^[15].
• A child of Georges Simenon was Marc Simenon^[16].
• A child of Georges Simenon was Q21763273^[17].
• A child of Georges Simenon was Marie-Jo Simenon^[18].
• A child of Georges Simenon was John Simenon^[19].
• Georges Simenon held citizenship in Belgium^[20].
• French was Georges Simenon's native language^[21].
• Georges Simenon worked as a writer^[6].
• Georges Simenon worked as a novelist^[7].
• Georges Simenon's professions included journalist^[8].
• Georges Simenon worked as a photographer^[9].
• Georges Simenon's professions included author^[10].
• Georges Simenon worked as an amateur photographer^[22].
• Georges Simenon held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival^[23].
• Georges Simenon received the The Grand Master^[24].
• Georges Simenon was a member of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises^[25].
• Georges Simenon was a member of Legion of Honour^[26].
• Georges Simenon is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Liège^[2], Georges Simenon… he was born on February 13, 1903^[3]. His father was Désiré Simenon^[12]. His mother was Henriette Brüll^[13]. French was his native language^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], novelist^[7], journalist^[8], photographer^[9], author^[10], and amateur photographer^[22]. Georges Simenon held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival^[23].

Recognition

Georges Simenon received the The Grand Master^[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Régine Renchon^[14], a painter^[28], 1900–1985^[29], of Belgium^[30] and Denyse Ouimet^[15]. Children include Marc Simenon^[16], a screenwriter^[31], 1939–1999^[32], of France^[33]; Q21763273^[17], a writer^[34], b. 1959^[35], of Switzerland^[36]; Marie-Jo Simenon^[18], an actor^[37], 1953–1978^[38]; and John Simenon^[19], a film producer^[39], b. 1949^[40], specialised in film production^[41].

Death and Burial

Georges Simenon died on September 4, 1989^[5]. He passed away in Lausanne^[4].

Why It Matters

Georges Simenon ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #6,672 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

Works attributed to him include L'Homme qui regardait passer les trains^[44], a written work^[45]; Maigret at the Crossroads^[46], a literary work^[47]; Les Fiançailles de M. Hire^[48], a literary work^[49]; The Flemish House^[50], a literary work^[51]; Maigret and the Yellow Dog^[52], a literary work^[53]; and The Cat^[54], a literary work^[55].

FAQs

Where was Georges Simenon born?

Born in Liège^[2], Georges Simenon…

Where did Georges Simenon die?

Georges Simenon passed away in Lausanne^[4].

Who were Georges Simenon's parents?

Georges Simenon's father was Désiré Simenon^[12]. Georges Simenon's mother was Henriette Brüll^[13].

Who was Georges Simenon married to?

Georges Simenon's spouses include Régine Renchon^[14] and Denyse Ouimet^[15].

What did Georges Simenon do for work?

Georges Simenon worked as writer^[6], novelist^[7], journalist^[8], photographer^[9], and author^[10].

What awards did Georges Simenon receive?

Honors received include The Grand Master^[24].