Henri Michaux

Summary

Henri Michaux is a human^[1]. Born in Namur^[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1899^[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. He died on October 19, 1984^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], illustrator^[9], and photographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (395 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Namur^[2], Henri Michaux…
• Henri Michaux died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].
• Henri Michaux was born on May 24, 1899^[3].
• Henri Michaux died on October 19, 1984^[5].
• Henri Michaux held citizenship in France^[12].
• Henri Michaux held citizenship in Belgium^[13].
• Henri Michaux's professions included painter^[6].
• Henri Michaux worked as a poet^[7].
• Henri Michaux's professions included writer^[8].
• Henri Michaux worked as an illustrator^[9].
• Henri Michaux's professions included photographer^[10].
• Henri Michaux's professions included draftsperson^[14].
• Henri Michaux's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels^[15].
• Henri Michaux received the Grand prix national des Lettres^[16].
• Henri Michaux is recorded as male^[17].
• Henri Michaux's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Henri Michaux's family name is recorded as Michaux^[19].
• Henri Michaux's given name is recorded as Henri^[20].
• Henri Michaux's topic's main category is recorded as Q13325317^[21].
• Henri Michaux's described by source is recorded as UbuWeb^[22].
• Henri Michaux's participant in is recorded as Documenta II^[23].
• Henri Michaux's participant in is recorded as Documenta III^[24].
• Henri Michaux's participant in is recorded as Documenta 6^[25].
• Henri Michaux's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature^[26].
• Henri Michaux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1899-05-24^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1984-10-19^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: b77c65e6-7d15-4309-837b-dda7431ceaaf^[32]

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Origins and Family

Henri Michaux's place of birth was Namur^[2]. He was born on May 24, 1899^[3].

Education

Henri Michaux's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], illustrator^[9], photographer^[10], and draftsperson^[14].

Recognition

Henri Michaux received the Grand prix national des Lettres^[16].

Death and Burial

Henri Michaux died on October 19, 1984^[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

Why It Matters

Henri Michaux ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (395 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Zao Wou-Ki^[35], a painter^[36], 1920–2013^[37], of France^[38], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[39].

FAQs

Where was Henri Michaux born?

Henri Michaux was born in Namur^[2].

Where did Henri Michaux die?

Henri Michaux died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

What did Henri Michaux do for work?

Henri Michaux worked as painter^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], illustrator^[9], and photographer^[10].

Where did Henri Michaux go to school?

Henri Michaux was educated at Free University of Brussels^[15].

What awards did Henri Michaux receive?

Honors received include Grand prix national des Lettres^[16].

Who did Henri Michaux influence?

Henri Michaux has been cited as an influence by Zao Wou-Ki^[35].