Gilles Perrault

French writer and journalist (1931–2023)
Person human Q743035
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Gilles Perrault

Summary

Gilles Perrault is a human[1]. Born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1931[3]. He died in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont[4]. He died on August 3, 2023[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2], Gilles Perrault…
  • Gilles Perrault passed away in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont[4].
  • Gilles Perrault was born on March 9, 1931[3].
  • Gilles Perrault died on August 3, 2023[5].
  • Gilles Perrault is buried at Q110346723[12].
  • Gilles Perrault's mother was Germaine Peyroles[13].
  • Gilles Perrault held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Gilles Perrault's native language[15].
  • Gilles Perrault's professions included journalist[6].
  • Gilles Perrault worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Gilles Perrault worked as a writer[8].
  • Gilles Perrault worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Gilles Perrault worked as a novelist[10].
  • Gilles Perrault was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[16].
  • Gilles Perrault's education included a stint at Sciences Po[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilles Perrault is Q16653691[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilles Perrault is Q3226081[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilles Perrault is Notre ami le roi[20].
  • Gilles Perrault received the César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation[21].
  • Gilles Perrault is recorded as male[22].
  • Gilles Perrault's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gilles Perrault's genre is screenplay[24].
  • Gilles Perrault's genre is adventure fiction[25].
  • Gilles Perrault's genre is spy fiction[26].
  • Gilles Perrault's genre is crime literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2], Gilles Perrault… he was born on March 9, 1931[3]. His mother was Germaine Peyroles[13]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[16], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1804[30] and Sciences Po[17], a public university[31], in France[32], founded in 1872[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and novelist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q16653691[18], a literary work[35]; Q3226081[19], a literary work[36]; and Notre ami le roi[20], a literary work[37].

Recognition

Gilles Perrault received the César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation[21].

Death and Burial

Gilles Perrault died on August 3, 2023[5]. He passed away in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[38]. He is buried at Q110346723[12].

Why It Matters

Gilles Perrault ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include Le Livre Noir du Capitalisme[41], a written work[42].

FAQs

Where was Gilles Perrault born?

Gilles Perrault was born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Gilles Perrault die?

Gilles Perrault passed away in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont[4].

Who were Gilles Perrault's parents?

Gilles Perrault's mother was Germaine Peyroles[13].

What did Gilles Perrault do for work?

Gilles Perrault worked as journalist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and novelist[10].

Where did Gilles Perrault go to school?

Gilles Perrault was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[16] and Sciences Po[17].

What awards did Gilles Perrault receive?

Honors received include César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . paris-normandie.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . allocine.fr. allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [38] . lefigaro.fr. Retrieved . lefigaro.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . rtbf.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category Gilles Perrault (1931–2023)
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  2. 18d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation
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