Jean d'Esme

French writer (1894–1966)
Person human Q33055
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Jean d'Esme

Summary

Jean d'Esme is a human[1]. Born in Shanghai[2], he… he was born on September 27, 1894[3]. He died in Nice[4]. He died on February 24, 1966[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and children's writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean d'Esme's place of birth was Shanghai[2].
  • Jean d'Esme died in Nice[4].
  • Jean d'Esme was born on September 27, 1894[3].
  • Jean d'Esme was born on September 23, 1893[11].
  • Jean d'Esme died on February 24, 1966[5].
  • Among Jean d'Esme's spouses was Marie Andrée Mareschal de Bièvre[12].
  • Jean d'Esme held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Jean d'Esme's native language[14].
  • Jean d'Esme's professions included writer[6].
  • Jean d'Esme's professions included journalist[7].
  • Jean d'Esme's professions included novelist[8].
  • Jean d'Esme worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Jean d'Esme held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[15].
  • Jean d'Esme's education included a stint at École coloniale[16].
  • Jean d'Esme was educated at Lycée Leconte-de-Lisle[17].
  • Jean d'Esme's education included a stint at Lycée Buffon[18].
  • Jean d'Esme was educated at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[19].
  • Jean d'Esme received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Jean d'Esme received the commander of the Order of Menelik II[21].
  • Jean d'Esme received the Jouy Prize[22].
  • Jean d'Esme received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23].
  • Jean d'Esme received the Montyon Prize[24].
  • Jean d'Esme received the Order of the Star of Ethiopia[25].
  • Jean d'Esme was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[26].
  • Jean d'Esme was a member of Q122351091[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean d'Esme was born in Shanghai[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 27, 1894[3] and September 23, 1893[11]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at École coloniale[16]; Lycée Leconte-de-Lisle[17], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Lycée Buffon[18], a lycée[31], in France[32], founded in 1885[33]; and École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[19], an educational institution[34], in France[35], founded in 1795[36]. Jean d'Esme earned the academic degree of law degree in French speaking countries[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and children's writer[9]. Jean d'Esme held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; commander of the Order of Menelik II[21]; Jouy Prize[22], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1873[42]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23], a courage award[43], in France[44], founded in 1915[45]; Montyon Prize[24], a literary award[46], in France[47]; and Order of the Star of Ethiopia[25], an order[48], in Ethiopian Empire[49], founded in 1884[50].

Personal Life

Among Jean d'Esme's spouses was Marie Andrée Mareschal de Bièvre[12].

Death and Burial

Jean d'Esme died on February 24, 1966[5]. He died in Nice[4].

Why It Matters

Jean d'Esme ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Jean d'Esme born?

Born in Shanghai[2], Jean d'Esme…

Where did Jean d'Esme die?

Jean d'Esme died in Nice[4].

Who was Jean d'Esme married to?

Jean d'Esme's spouses include Marie Andrée Mareschal de Bièvre[12].

What did Jean d'Esme do for work?

Jean d'Esme worked as writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and children's writer[9].

Where did Jean d'Esme go to school?

Jean d'Esme was educated at École coloniale[16], Lycée Leconte-de-Lisle[17], Lycée Buffon[18], and École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[19].

What awards did Jean d'Esme receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], commander of the Order of Menelik II[21], Jouy Prize[22], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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