Honoré de Balzac
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Honoré de Balzac, born on May 20, 1799, in Tours [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21], was a French novelist, literary critic, prose writer, journalist, and art critic [21][15][17][18][22][23]. He studied at the University of Paris, Lycée Charlemagne, and Paris Law Faculty , contributing primarily to French literature, journalism, and literary criticism [24]. A central figure in literary realism , Balzac was influenced by Walter Scott and Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon .
Balzac’s notable works include *Père Goriot*, *The Human Comedy*, *Illusions perdues*, *Eugénie Grandet*, *Splendeurs et misères des courtisanes*, and *La Peau de chagrin* . He served as president of the Société des gens de lettres from 1839 to 1840 [25] and was awarded the title of Knight of the Legion of Honour [26]. His siblings included Laure Surville [23], and his father was Bernard-François Balzac [23].
He married Ewelina Hańska in 1850 [27][23] and died on August 18, 1850, in Paris from gangrene [28][2][3][4][15][17][18][29][21][19][20][23]. Balzac was buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery [30].
Honoré de Balzac
Summary
Honoré de Balzac is a human[1]. Born in Tours[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1799[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 18, 1850[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,733 views/month, #5,744 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Tours[2], Honoré de Balzac…
- Honoré de Balzac passed away in Paris[4].
- Honoré de Balzac was born on May 20, 1799[3].
- Honoré de Balzac was born on January 1, 1799[12].
- Honoré de Balzac died on August 18, 1850[5].
- Honoré de Balzac is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
- Honoré de Balzac is buried at Grave of Balzac and Ewelina Hańska[14].
- Honoré de Balzac's father was Bernard-François Balzac[15].
- Honoré de Balzac's mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier[16].
- Among Honoré de Balzac's spouses was Ewelina Hańska[17].
- A child of Honoré de Balzac was Marie-Caroline Du Fresnay[18].
- Honoré de Balzac held citizenship in France[19].
- French was Honoré de Balzac's native language[20].
- Honoré de Balzac worked as a novelist[6].
- Honoré de Balzac's professions included literary critic[7].
- Honoré de Balzac worked as a writer[8].
- Honoré de Balzac's professions included prose writer[9].
- Honoré de Balzac worked as a journalist[10].
- Honoré de Balzac worked as an art critic[21].
- Honoré de Balzac's field of work was French literature[22].
- Honoré de Balzac's field of work was journalism[23].
- Honoré de Balzac's field of work was literary criticism[24].
- Honoré de Balzac held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[25].
- Honoré de Balzac's education included a stint at University of Paris[26].
- Honoré de Balzac's education included a stint at Lycée Charlemagne[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1799-05-20[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1850-08-18[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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Origins and Family
Honoré de Balzac's place of birth was Tours[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 20, 1799[3] and January 1, 1799[12]. His father was Bernard-François Balzac[15]. His mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier[16]. French was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[26], a former entity[34], in France[35], founded in 1150[36], headquartered in Paris[37]; Lycée Charlemagne[27], an educational facility[38], in France[39], founded in 1965[40]; and Paris Law Faculty[41], a faculty[42], in France[43]. Honoré de Balzac earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Laws[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], journalist[10], and art critic[21]. Fields of work include French literature[22], a field of study[45]; journalism[23], an industry[46]; and literary criticism[24], a literary genre[47]. Honoré de Balzac held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[25].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Père Goriot[48], a literary work[49], founded in 1835[50]; The Human Comedy[51], a literary cycle[52]; Illusions perdues[53], a literary work[54]; Eugénie Grandet[55], a literary work[56], founded in 1834[57]; Splendeurs et misères des courtisanes[58]; and La Peau de chagrin[59].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[60], a grade of an order[61], in France[62] and Q130762055[63].
Personal Life
Honoré de Balzac was married to Ewelina Hańska[17]. A child of him was Marie-Caroline Du Fresnay[18]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[64].
Death and Burial
Honoré de Balzac died on August 18, 1850[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was gangrene[65]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[13] and Grave of Balzac and Ewelina Hańska[14].
Why It Matters
Honoré de Balzac ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,733 views/month, #5,744 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 89 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He has been cited as an influence by Fyodor Dostoyevsky[68], a translator[69], 1821–1881[70], of Russian Empire[71]; George Eliot[72], a novelist[73], 1819–1880[74], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[75], specialised in writing[76]; William Faulkner[77], a screenwriter[78], 1897–1962[79], of United States[80], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[81], specialised in novel[82]; Anton Chekhov[83], a physician[84], 1860–1904[85], of Russian Empire[86], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[87], specialised in prose[88]; Jack Kerouac[89], a writer[90], 1922–1969[91], of United States[92], specialised in American literature[93]; and Émile Zola[94], a political reporter[95], 1840–1902[96], of France[97], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[98], specialised in literature[99].
He is credited with the discovery of Vautrin[100]. Works attributed to him include The Human Comedy[101], Père Goriot[102], La Peau de chagrin[103], Illusions perdues[104], Eugénie Grandet[105], and Le Cousin Pons[106].
FAQs
Where was Honoré de Balzac born?
Honoré de Balzac's place of birth was Tours[2].
Where did Honoré de Balzac die?
Honoré de Balzac died in Paris[4].
Who were Honoré de Balzac's parents?
Honoré de Balzac's father was Bernard-François Balzac[15]. Honoré de Balzac's mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier[16].
Who was Honoré de Balzac married to?
Honoré de Balzac's spouses include Ewelina Hańska[17].
What did Honoré de Balzac do for work?
Honoré de Balzac worked as novelist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Honoré de Balzac go to school?
Honoré de Balzac was educated at University of Paris[26], Lycée Charlemagne[27], and Paris Law Faculty[41].
What awards did Honoré de Balzac receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[60] and Q130762055[63].
Who did Honoré de Balzac influence?
Honoré de Balzac has been cited as an influence by Fyodor Dostoyevsky[68], George Eliot[72], William Faulkner[77], and Anton Chekhov[83].
What did Honoré de Balzac discover?
Honoré de Balzac is credited as discoverer of Vautrin[100].