Irène Frain

French writer and journalist
Person human Q3154646
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Irène Frain

Summary

Irène Frain is a human[1]. She was born in Lorient[2]. She was born on May 22, 1950[3]. She worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], and professor[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lorient[2], Irène Frain…
  • Irène Frain was born on May 22, 1950[3].
  • Irène Frain held citizenship in France[8].
  • French was Irène Frain's native language[9].
  • Irène Frain's professions included writer[4].
  • Irène Frain's professions included journalist[5].
  • Irène Frain worked as a professor[6].
  • Irène Frain received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • Irène Frain received the Prix Breizh[11].
  • Irène Frain received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[12].
  • Irène Frain received the Paulée de Meursault Prize[13].
  • Irène Frain received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[14].
  • Irène Frain received the Prix Interallié[15].
  • Irène Frain is recorded as female[16].
  • Irène Frain's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Irène Frain's Commons category is recorded as Irène Frain[18].
  • Irène Frain's family name is recorded as Frain[19].
  • Irène Frain's given name is recorded as Irène[20].
  • Irène Frain's given name is recorded as Marie[21].
  • Irène Frain's given name is recorded as Anne[22].
  • Irène Frain's official website is recorded as http://www.irenefrain.com/[23].
  • Irène Frain's described by source is recorded as Femmes de lettres en Bretagne[24].
  • Irène Frain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Irène Frain's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Irène Marie Anne Le Pohon'}[26].
  • Irène Frain's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Irène Frain'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lorient[2], Irène Frain… she was born on May 22, 1950[3]. French was her native language[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], and professor[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Prix Breizh[11], a literary award[30], in France[31], founded in 1961[32]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[12], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Paulée de Meursault Prize[13], a literary award[35], in France[36], founded in 1932[37]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[14], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; and Prix Interallié[15], a literary award[40], in France[41].

Why It Matters

Irène Frain ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Irène Frain born?

Irène Frain's place of birth was Lorient[2].

What did Irène Frain do for work?

Irène Frain worked as writer[4], journalist[5], and professor[6].

What awards did Irène Frain receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], Prix Breizh[11], Commander of the National Order of Merit[12], and Paulée de Meursault Prize[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Journal officiel de la République française. Retrieved . legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . ouest-france.fr. Retrieved . ouest-france.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Journal officiel de la République française. Retrieved . legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . livreshebdo.fr. Retrieved . livreshebdo.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . legifrance.gouv.fr. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language French
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Sibling Q130741719
    Family name Frain
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