J.-H. Rosny aîné

Belgian writer (1856–1940)
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J.-H. Rosny aîné
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J.-H. Rosny aîné

Summary

J.-H. Rosny aîné is a human[1]. He was born in Hôtel J.-H. Rosny[2]. He was born on February 17, 1856[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 15, 1940[5]. He worked as a writer[6], philosopher[7], screenwriter[8], science fiction writer[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's place of birth was Hôtel J.-H. Rosny[2].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné died in Paris[4].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné was born on February 17, 1856[3].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné died on February 15, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière parisien de Bagneux[12].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was J.-H. Rosny aîné's native language[15].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné worked as a writer[6].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's professions included philosopher[7].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné worked as a science fiction writer[9].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's professions included novelist[10].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's field of work was belletristic literature[16].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's field of work was science fiction[17].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's field of work was science fiction literature[18].
  • A notable work attributed to J.-H. Rosny aîné is Les Xipéhuz[19].
  • A notable work attributed to J.-H. Rosny aîné is Les Navigateurs de l'infini[20].
  • A notable work attributed to J.-H. Rosny aîné is The Quest for Fire[21].
  • A notable work attributed to J.-H. Rosny aîné is The Death of the Earth[22].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné is recorded as male[24].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's genre is science fiction[26].
  • J.-H. Rosny aîné's genre is merveilleux scientifique[27].

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Origins and Family

J.-H. Rosny aîné's place of birth was Hôtel J.-H. Rosny[2]. He was born on February 17, 1856[3]. French was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], philosopher[7], screenwriter[8], science fiction writer[9], and novelist[10]. Fields of work include belletristic literature[16], a literary genre[28]; science fiction[17], a speculative fiction genre[29]; and science fiction literature[18], a literary genre[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Les Xipéhuz[19], a literary work[31]; Les Navigateurs de l'infini[20], a version, edition or translation[32], written by J.-H. Rosny[33]; The Quest for Fire[21], a literary work[34]; and The Death of the Earth[22], a literary work[35]. Things named for J.-H. Rosny aîné include 223633 Rosnyaîné[36], an asteroid[37].

Recognition

J.-H. Rosny aîné received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].

Death and Burial

J.-H. Rosny aîné died on February 15, 1940[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Cimetière parisien de Bagneux[12].

Why It Matters

J.-H. Rosny aîné ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Works attributed to him include The Quest for Fire[40], a literary work[41]; Les Xipéhuz[42], a literary work[43]; and The Death of the Earth[44], a literary work[45]. Entities named for him include 223633 Rosnyaîné[36], an asteroid[37].

FAQs

Where was J.-H. Rosny aîné born?

J.-H. Rosny aîné's place of birth was Hôtel J.-H. Rosny[2].

Where did J.-H. Rosny aîné die?

J.-H. Rosny aîné passed away in Paris[4].

What did J.-H. Rosny aîné do for work?

J.-H. Rosny aîné worked as writer[6], philosopher[7], screenwriter[8], science fiction writer[9], and novelist[10].

What awards did J.-H. Rosny aîné receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  4. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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