Henry de Montherlant

French writer (1895–1972)
Person human Q379956
Henry de Montherlant
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Henry de Montherlant

Summary

Henry de Montherlant is a human[1]. Born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on April 20, 1895[3]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 21, 1972[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henry de Montherlant was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Henry de Montherlant passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Henry de Montherlant was born on April 20, 1895[3].
  • Henry de Montherlant died on September 21, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at forum[11].
  • Henry de Montherlant's father was Joseph Millon de Montherlant[12].
  • Henry de Montherlant's mother was Marguerite Camusat de Riancey[13].
  • Henry de Montherlant held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Henry de Montherlant's native language[15].
  • Henry de Montherlant's professions included writer[6].
  • Henry de Montherlant worked as a playwright[7].
  • Henry de Montherlant's professions included novelist[8].
  • Henry de Montherlant worked as a poet[9].
  • Henry de Montherlant held the position of seat 29 of the Académie française[16].
  • Henry de Montherlant held the position of general secretary[17].
  • Henry de Montherlant was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[18].
  • Henry de Montherlant's education included a stint at Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[19].
  • Henry de Montherlant received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Henry de Montherlant received the Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[21].
  • Henry de Montherlant received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22].
  • Henry de Montherlant received the Montyon Prize[23].
  • Henry de Montherlant received the Northcliffe Prize[24].
  • Henry de Montherlant received the Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918[25].
  • Henry de Montherlant was a member of Académie Française[26].
  • Henry de Montherlant is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry de Montherlant was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 20, 1895[3]. His father was Joseph Millon de Montherlant[12]. His mother was Marguerite Camusat de Riancey[13]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[18], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30] and Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[19], a school[31], in France[32], founded in 1856[33], headquartered in avenue du Roule[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], and poet[9]. Positions held include seat 29 of the Académie française[16], a seat of a scientific academy[35] and general secretary[17], a position[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[21], a literary award[39], in France[40], founded in 1911[41]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22], a courage award[42], in France[43], founded in 1915[44]; Montyon Prize[23], a literary award[45], in France[46]; Northcliffe Prize[24], a literary award[47], in France[48]; and Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918[25], a cross[49], in France[50], founded in 1935[51].

Death and Burial

Henry de Montherlant died on September 21, 1972[5]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cyanide poisoning[52]. Burial took place at forum[11].

Why It Matters

Henry de Montherlant ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Works attributed to him include The Dead Queen[55], a literary work[56].

FAQs

Where was Henry de Montherlant born?

Henry de Montherlant's place of birth was 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Henry de Montherlant die?

Henry de Montherlant died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Henry de Montherlant's parents?

Henry de Montherlant's father was Joseph Millon de Montherlant[12]. Henry de Montherlant's mother was Marguerite Camusat de Riancey[13].

What did Henry de Montherlant do for work?

Henry de Montherlant worked as writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], and poet[9].

Where did Henry de Montherlant go to school?

Henry de Montherlant was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[18] and Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[19].

What awards did Henry de Montherlant receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[21], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22], and Montyon Prize[23].

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  25. [3] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  25. [56] . 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. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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