Henri Bosco

French writer (1888–1976)
Person human Q1399264
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Henri Bosco

Summary

Henri Bosco is a human[1]. He was born in Avignon[2]. He was born on November 16, 1888[3]. He died in Nice[4]. He died on May 4, 1976[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Avignon[2], Henri Bosco…
  • Henri Bosco died in Nice[4].
  • Henri Bosco was born on November 16, 1888[3].
  • Henri Bosco died on May 4, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery in Lourmarin[11].
  • Henri Bosco's father was Louis Bosco[12].
  • Among Henri Bosco's spouses was Madeleine Bosco[13].
  • Henri Bosco held citizenship in France[14].
  • Henri Bosco worked as a writer[6].
  • Henri Bosco worked as a poet[7].
  • Henri Bosco worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Henri Bosco worked as a teacher[9].
  • Henri Bosco's education included a stint at Grenoble Alpes University[15].
  • Henri Bosco received the Prix Renaudot[16].
  • Henri Bosco received the Ambassadors' Prize[17].
  • Henri Bosco received the Grand prix national des Lettres[18].
  • Henri Bosco received the Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[19].
  • Henri Bosco received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[20].
  • Henri Bosco received the Louis Barthou Prize[21].
  • Henri Bosco is recorded as male[22].
  • Henri Bosco's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henri Bosco's Commons category is recorded as Henri Bosco[24].
  • Henri Bosco earned the academic degree of licence ès lettres[25].
  • Henri Bosco's family name is recorded as Bosco[26].
  • Henri Bosco's given name is recorded as Henri[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Avignon[2], Henri Bosco… he was born on November 16, 1888[3]. His father was Louis Bosco[12].

Education

Henri Bosco's education included a stint at Grenoble Alpes University[15]. He earned the academic degree of licence ès lettres[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and teacher[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Renaudot[16], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1926[30]; Ambassadors' Prize[17], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1948[33]; Grand prix national des Lettres[18], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 1950[36]; Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[19], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1911[39]; Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[20], a grade of an order[40], in Kingdom of Italy[41]; and Louis Barthou Prize[21], a literary award[42], in France[43].

Personal Life

Henri Bosco was married to Madeleine Bosco[13].

Death and Burial

Henri Bosco died on May 4, 1976[5]. He passed away in Nice[4]. He is buried at Cemetery in Lourmarin[11].

Why It Matters

Henri Bosco ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Henri Bosco born?

Henri Bosco was born in Avignon[2].

Where did Henri Bosco die?

Henri Bosco died in Nice[4].

Who were Henri Bosco's parents?

Henri Bosco's father was Louis Bosco[12].

Who was Henri Bosco married to?

Henri Bosco's spouses include Madeleine Bosco[13].

What did Henri Bosco do for work?

Henri Bosco worked as writer[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Henri Bosco go to school?

Henri Bosco was educated at Grenoble Alpes University[15].

What awards did Henri Bosco receive?

Honors received include Prix Renaudot[16], Ambassadors' Prize[17], Grand prix national des Lettres[18], and Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.avignon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.avignon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Le Monde. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.avignon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.avignon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation writer, poet, children's writer +1
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