Georges Simenon
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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 (16,492 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].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: BE[29]
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Began / founded: 1903-02-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1989-09-04[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3fa7ef2d-0301-49b5-8c61-c9280e590f2b[32]
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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[33], 1900–1985[34], of Belgium[35] and Denyse Ouimet[15]. Children include Marc Simenon[16], a screenwriter[36], 1939–1999[37], of France[38]; Q21763273[17], a writer[39], b. 1959[40], of Switzerland[41]; Marie-Jo Simenon[18], an actor[42], 1953–1978[43]; and John Simenon[19], a film producer[44], b. 1949[45], specialised in film production[46].
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 (16,492 views/month, #6,672 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include L'Homme qui regardait passer les trains[49], a written work[50]; Maigret Sets a Trap[51], a literary work[52]; The Strange Case of Peter the Lett[53], a literary work[54]; Maigret and the Yellow Dog[55], a literary work[56]; Maigret Goes Home[57], a literary work[58]; and Les Fiançailles de M. Hire[59], a literary work[60].
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].