Gustave Geffroy

French writer (1855–1926)
Person human Q927796
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Summary

Gustave Geffroy was born on June 1, 1855[1], in Paris[2]. He died on April 4, 1926[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], art historian[6], writer[7], and art critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (335 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cimetière de Montrouge[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Native language: French[12]
  • Employer: Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory[13]
  • Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[14]
  • Member of: Académie Goncourt[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Gustave Geffroy[17]
  • Archives at: Library of the National Institute of History of Art[18], Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art[19], Departmental archives of Yvelines[20]
  • Family name: Geffroy[21]
  • Given name: Gustave[22]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Gustave Geffroy[23]
  • Work location: Paris[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
  • Commons Creator page: Gustave Geffroy[26]
  • Birth name: Marie Adolphe Charles Gustave Geffroy[27]
  • Name in native language: Gustave Geffroy[28]

Why It Matters

Gustave Geffroy has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Gustave Geffroy born?

Gustave Geffroy was born in Paris[2].

Where did Gustave Geffroy die?

Gustave Geffroy died in Paris[4].

What did Gustave Geffroy do for work?

Gustave Geffroy worked as a journalist[5], art historian[6], writer[7], and art critic[8].

What awards did Gustave Geffroy receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . agorha.inha.fr. Retrieved . agorha.inha.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . archives.yvelines.fr. Retrieved . archives.yvelines.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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