Jacques de Lacretelle

French novelist (1888–1985)
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Jacques de Lacretelle

Summary

Jacques de Lacretelle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Château de Cormatin[2]. He was born on +1888-07-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1985-01-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jacques de Lacretelle was born in Château de Cormatin[2].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle was born on +1888-07-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle died on +1985-01-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Église Notre-Dame de Brécy[9].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle's father was Amaury de Lacretelle[10].
  • A child of Jacques de Lacretelle was Anne de Lacretelle[11].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Jacques de Lacretelle's native language[13].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle worked as a writer[6].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle's professions included novelist[7].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle held the position of president[14].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle held the position of seat 39 of the Académie française[15].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle's education included a stint at Cours Hattemer[16].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle's education included a stint at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle was educated at University of Cambridge[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques de Lacretelle is Q3483801[19].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[21].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle received the Prix Femina[22].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[23].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle received the Prix Dodo[24].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle received the Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[25].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle was a member of Académie Française[26].
  • Jacques de Lacretelle was a member of Croix-de-Feu[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacques de Lacretelle was born in Château de Cormatin[2]. He was born on +1888-07-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Amaury de Lacretelle[10]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Cours Hattemer[16], a lycée[28], in France[29], founded in 1885[30]; Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; and University of Cambridge[18], a collegiate university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1209[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and novelist[7]. Positions held include president[14], a position[38] and seat 39 of the Académie française[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jacques de Lacretelle is Q3483801[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[21], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Prix Femina[22], a literary award[43], in France[44], founded in 1904[45]; Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[23], a literary award[46], in France[47], founded in 1915[48]; Prix Dodo[24], a literary award[49], in France[50], founded in 1893[51]; and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[25], a literary award[52], in France[53], founded in 1950[54].

Personal Life

A child of Jacques de Lacretelle was Anne de Lacretelle[11]. He was affiliated with the French Social Party[55].

Death and Burial

Jacques de Lacretelle died on +1985-01-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Église Notre-Dame de Brécy[9].

Why It Matters

Jacques de Lacretelle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56]

FAQs

Where was Jacques de Lacretelle born?

Jacques de Lacretelle's place of birth was Château de Cormatin[2].

Where did Jacques de Lacretelle die?

Jacques de Lacretelle passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jacques de Lacretelle's parents?

Jacques de Lacretelle's father was Amaury de Lacretelle[10].

What did Jacques de Lacretelle do for work?

Jacques de Lacretelle worked as writer[6] and novelist[7].

Where did Jacques de Lacretelle go to school?

Jacques de Lacretelle was educated at Cours Hattemer[16], Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17], and University of Cambridge[18].

What awards did Jacques de Lacretelle receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[21], Prix Femina[22], and Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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