Jean Dutourd

French writer (1920–2011)
Person human Q736648
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Jean Dutourd

Summary

Jean Dutourd is a human[1]. He was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on January 14, 1920[3]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 17, 2011[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], critic[8], prose writer[9], and resistance fighter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean Dutourd…
  • Jean Dutourd passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean Dutourd was born on January 14, 1920[3].
  • Jean Dutourd died on January 17, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Among Jean Dutourd's spouses was Camille Dutourd[13].
  • A child of Jean Dutourd was Frédéric Dutourd[14].
  • Jean Dutourd held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Jean Dutourd's native language[16].
  • Jean Dutourd worked as a writer[6].
  • Jean Dutourd worked as a journalist[7].
  • Jean Dutourd worked as a critic[8].
  • Jean Dutourd worked as a prose writer[9].
  • Jean Dutourd worked as a resistance fighter[10].
  • Jean Dutourd held the position of president[17].
  • Jean Dutourd held the position of seat 31 of the Académie française[18].
  • Jean Dutourd held the position of Q131617297[19].
  • Jean Dutourd held the position of Q131617297[20].
  • Jean Dutourd's education included a stint at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[21].
  • Jean Dutourd was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Dutourd is Q3222711[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Dutourd is Mémoires de Mary Watson[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Dutourd is The Best Butter[25].
  • Jean Dutourd received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Jean Dutourd received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean Dutourd… he was born on January 14, 1920[3]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[21], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[22], a faculty[31], in France[32], founded in 1808[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], critic[8], prose writer[9], and resistance fighter[10]. Positions held include president[17], a position[34]; seat 31 of the Académie française[18], a seat of a scientific academy[35]; and Q131617297[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q3222711[23], a literary work[36]; Mémoires de Mary Watson[24], a literary work[37]; and The Best Butter[25], a literary work[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[27], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[43], a grade of an order[44], in France[45]; Prince Pierre Award[46], an award[47], in Monaco[48], founded in 1951[49]; Prix Interallié[50], a literary award[51], in France[52]; and Daudet Prize[53], a literary award[54], in France[55], founded in 1997[56].

Personal Life

Jean Dutourd was married to Camille Dutourd[13]. A child of him was Frédéric Dutourd[14]. He was affiliated with the Union démocratique du travail[57].

Death and Burial

Jean Dutourd died on January 17, 2011[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jean Dutourd ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Jean Dutourd born?

Jean Dutourd's place of birth was 17th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean Dutourd die?

Jean Dutourd passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jean Dutourd married to?

Jean Dutourd's spouses include Camille Dutourd[13].

What did Jean Dutourd do for work?

Jean Dutourd worked as writer[6], journalist[7], critic[8], prose writer[9], and resistance fighter[10].

Where did Jean Dutourd go to school?

Jean Dutourd was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[21] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[22].

What awards did Jean Dutourd receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Commander of the National Order of Merit[27], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[43], and Prince Pierre Award[46].

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  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . lepost.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [23] . wikidata.org.
  29. [24] . wikidata.org.
  30. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [38] . 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. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 6w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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