Honoré de Balzac
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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 (1,813 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 died on August 19, 1851[13].
- Honoré de Balzac is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].
- Honoré de Balzac is buried at Grave of Balzac and Ewelina Hańska[15].
- Honoré de Balzac's father was Bernard-François Balzac[16].
- Honoré de Balzac's mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier[17].
- Honoré de Balzac was married to Ewelina Hańska[18].
- A child of Honoré de Balzac was Marie-Caroline Du Fresnay[19].
- Honoré de Balzac held citizenship in France[20].
- French was Honoré de Balzac's native language[21].
- Honoré de Balzac's professions included novelist[6].
- Honoré de Balzac worked as a literary critic[7].
- Honoré de Balzac's professions included writer[8].
- Honoré de Balzac worked as a prose writer[9].
- Honoré de Balzac worked as a journalist[10].
- Honoré de Balzac's professions included art critic[22].
- Honoré de Balzac's field of work was French literature[23].
- Honoré de Balzac's field of work was journalism[24].
- Honoré de Balzac's field of work was literary criticism[25].
- Honoré de Balzac held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[26].
- Honoré de Balzac's education included a stint at University of Paris[27].
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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[16]. His mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier[17]. French was his native language[21].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[27], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Charlemagne[32], an educational facility[33], in France[34], founded in 1965[35]; and Paris Law Faculty[36], a faculty[37], in France[38]. Honoré de Balzac earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Laws[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], prose writer[9], journalist[10], and art critic[22]. Fields of work include French literature[23], a field of study[40]; journalism[24], an industry[41]; and literary criticism[25], a literary genre[42]. Honoré de Balzac held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Père Goriot[43], a literary work[44], founded in 1835[45]; The Human Comedy[46], a literary cycle[47]; Illusions perdues[48], a literary work[49]; Eugénie Grandet[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1834[52]; Splendeurs et misères des courtisanes[53]; and La Peau de chagrin[54].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[55], a grade of an order[56], in France[57] and Q130762055[58].
Personal Life
Honoré de Balzac was married to Ewelina Hańska[18]. A child of him was Marie-Caroline Du Fresnay[19]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[59].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 18, 1850[5] and August 19, 1851[13]. Honoré de Balzac died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was gangrene[60]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[14] and Grave of Balzac and Ewelina Hańska[15].
Why It Matters
Honoré de Balzac ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,813 views/month, #5,744 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by William Faulkner[63], a screenwriter[64], 1897–1962[65], of United States[66], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[67], specialised in novel[68]; Anton Chekhov[69], a physician[70], 1860–1904[71], of Russian Empire[72], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[73], specialised in prose[74]; Henry James[75], a writer[76], 1843–1916[77], of United States[78], awarded the Order of Merit[79], specialised in English-language literature[80]; Fyodor Dostoyevsky[81], a translator[82], 1821–1881[83], of Russia[84]; Bret Easton Ellis[85], a writer[86], b. 1964[87], of United States[88], specialised in performing arts[89]; and Guy de Maupassant[90], a short story writer[91], 1850–1893[92], of France[93], awarded the Vitet Prize[94], specialised in literature[95].
He is credited with the discovery of Vautrin[96]. Works attributed to him include Eugénie Grandet[97], La Peau de chagrin[98], Sarrasine[99], Père Goriot[100], The Human Comedy[101], and Le Chef-d'œuvre inconnu[102].
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[16]. Honoré de Balzac's mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier[17].
Who was Honoré de Balzac married to?
Honoré de Balzac's spouses include Ewelina Hańska[18].
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[27], Lycée Charlemagne[32], and Paris Law Faculty[36].
What awards did Honoré de Balzac receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[55] and Q130762055[58].
Who did Honoré de Balzac influence?
Honoré de Balzac has been cited as an influence by William Faulkner[63], Anton Chekhov[69], Henry James[75], and Fyodor Dostoyevsky[81].
What did Honoré de Balzac discover?
Honoré de Balzac is credited as discoverer of Vautrin[96].