Henri Barbusse

French author (1873-1935)
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Henri Barbusse
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Henri Barbusse

Summary

Henri Barbusse is a human[1]. He was born in Asnières-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on May 17, 1873[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on August 30, 1935[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (594 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henri Barbusse was born in Asnières-sur-Seine[2].
  • Henri Barbusse died in Moscow[4].
  • Henri Barbusse was born on May 17, 1873[3].
  • Henri Barbusse died on August 30, 1935[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Henri Barbusse is buried at Grave of Henri Barbusse[13].
  • Henri Barbusse was married to Hélyonne Mendès[14].
  • Henri Barbusse held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Henri Barbusse's native language[16].
  • Henri Barbusse's professions included writer[6].
  • Henri Barbusse worked as a journalist[7].
  • Henri Barbusse's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Henri Barbusse's professions included biographer[9].
  • Henri Barbusse's professions included novelist[10].
  • Henri Barbusse's professions included politician[17].
  • Henri Barbusse held the position of literary editor[18].
  • Henri Barbusse held the position of director[19].
  • Henri Barbusse was employed by L'Humanité[20].
  • Henri Barbusse was employed by Monde (review)[21].
  • Henri Barbusse was employed by Q3226004[22].
  • Among Henri Barbusse's employers was Le Populaire[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Barbusse is Under Fire[24].
  • Henri Barbusse received the Prix Goncourt[25].
  • Henri Barbusse received the Concours général[26].
  • Henri Barbusse received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Barbusse was born in Asnières-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on May 17, 1873[3]. French was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], novelist[10], and politician[17]. Employers include L'Humanité[20], a daily newspaper[28], in France[29], founded in 1904[30], headquartered in Q2845815[31]; Monde (review)[21], a newspaper[32], in France[33], founded in 1928[34]; Q3226004[22], a newspaper[35], founded in 1919[36]; and Le Populaire[23], a newspaper[37], in France[38], founded in 1916[39], headquartered in Paris[40]. Positions held include literary editor[18], a profession[41] and director[19], a profession[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henri Barbusse is Under Fire[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[25], a literary award[43], in France[44], founded in 1903[45]; Concours général[26], a recurring event[46], in France[47], founded in 1747[48]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[27], a courage award[49], in France[50], founded in 1915[51].

Personal Life

Henri Barbusse was married to Hélyonne Mendès[14]. He was affiliated with the French Communist Party[52].

Death and Burial

Henri Barbusse died on August 30, 1935[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[53]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of him[13].

Why It Matters

Henri Barbusse ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (594 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54]

Works attributed to him include Under Fire[55], a written work[56] and Hell[57], a literary work[58].

FAQs

Where was Henri Barbusse born?

Born in Asnières-sur-Seine[2], Henri Barbusse…

Where did Henri Barbusse die?

Henri Barbusse died in Moscow[4].

Who was Henri Barbusse married to?

Henri Barbusse's spouses include Hélyonne Mendès[14].

What did Henri Barbusse do for work?

Henri Barbusse worked as writer[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and novelist[10].

What awards did Henri Barbusse receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[25], Concours général[26], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[27].

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