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Henri Murger

novelist and poet from France
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Henri Murger
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Summary

Henri Murger was born on March 27, 1822[1], in Paris[2]. He died on January 28, 1861[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (608 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[8]
  • Date of birth: March 24, 1822[9]
  • Place of burial: Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 5[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Native language: French[12]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Henry Murger[15]
  • Family name: Murger[16]
  • Given name: Henri[17]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Henry Murger[18]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], Library of the World's Best Literature[24], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
  • Commons Creator page: Henry Murger[27]
  • Birth name: Louis Henri Murger[28]
  • Name in native language: Henry Murger[29]

Why It Matters

Henri Murger has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He has been cited as an influence by Simon Hollósy[32], a painter[33], 1857–1918[34], of Hungary[35].

Works attributed to him include Scenes of Bohemian Life[36], a literary work[37].

FAQs

Where was Henri Murger born?

Henri Murger's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Henri Murger die?

Henri Murger died in Paris[4].

What did Henri Murger do for work?

Henri Murger worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].

What awards did Henri Murger receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

Who did Henri Murger influence?

Henri Murger has been cited as an influence by Simon Hollósy[32].

Related Entities

France

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Murger, Henry. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Murger, Henry. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . birth certificate. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 14w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → henri-murger
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  5. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0248223-Murger-Henry-18221861
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  7. 22w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Plaque restaurant Dagneau, 8 rue de l'Ancienne-Comédie, Pari, Plaque Henri Murger, 200 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, Paris
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