Jean Genet
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Summary
Jean Genet is a human[1]. He was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 19, 1910[3]. He died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 14, 1986[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], film director[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,568 views/month, #6,639 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
- Jean Genet was born in Paris[12].
- Jean Genet died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Jean Genet died in Paris[13].
- Jean Genet was born on December 19, 1910[3].
- Jean Genet died on April 14, 1986[5].
- Jean Genet died on April 15, 1986[14].
- Burial took place at Larache[15].
- Jean Genet held citizenship in France[16].
- French was Jean Genet's native language[17].
- Jean Genet worked as a writer[6].
- Jean Genet's professions included playwright[7].
- Jean Genet worked as a poet[8].
- Jean Genet's professions included film director[9].
- Jean Genet's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Jean Genet worked as a novelist[18].
- Jean Genet's field of work was literary activity[19].
- Jean Genet's field of work was prose[20].
- Jean Genet's field of work was poetry[21].
- Jean Genet's field of work was drama[22].
- Jean Genet's field of work was essay[23].
- Jean Genet's field of work was activism[24].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Genet is Our Lady of the Flowers[25].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Genet is The Maids[26].
- Jean Genet received the Grand prix national des Lettres[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include 6th arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and Paris[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Jean Genet was born on December 19, 1910[3]. French was his native language[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], film director[9], screenwriter[10], and novelist[18]. Fields of work include literary activity[19]; prose[20], a literary form[34]; poetry[21], a literary form[35]; drama[22], a literary mode[36]; essay[23], a literary form[37]; and activism[24], a concept[38].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Our Lady of the Flowers[25], a literary work[39], founded in 1943[40] and The Maids[26], a literary work[41]. Things named for Jean Genet include The Jean Genie[42], a musical work/composition[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand prix national des Lettres[27], a literary award[44], in France[45], founded in 1950[46]; star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[47], a commemorative plaque[48]; and Pleiades Prize[49], a literary award[50], in France[51], founded in 1943[52].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 14, 1986[5] and April 15, 1986[14]. Recorded place of death include 13th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[53], in France[54], founded in 1860[55] and Paris[13], a commune of France[56], in France[57], founded in -0300[58]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[59]. Burial took place at Larache[15].
Why It Matters
Jean Genet ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,568 views/month, #6,639 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Olivier Py[62], an actor[63], b. 1965[64], of France[65], awarded the Officer of the National Order of Merit[66], specialised in theatre art[67].
Works attributed to him include The Maids[68], a literary work[69]; Our Lady of the Flowers[70], a literary work[71], founded in 1943[72]; The Thief's Journal[73], a literary work[74]; Querelle of Brest[75], a written work[76]; The Balcony[77], a literary work[78], founded in 1956[79]; and The Blacks[80], a literary work[81]. Entities named for him include The Jean Genie[42], a musical work/composition[43].
FAQs
Where was Jean Genet born?
Jean Genet was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Jean Genet die?
Jean Genet passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Jean Genet do for work?
Jean Genet worked as writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], film director[9], and screenwriter[10].
What awards did Jean Genet receive?
Honors received include Grand prix national des Lettres[27], star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[47], and Pleiades Prize[49].
Who did Jean Genet influence?
Jean Genet has been cited as an influence by Olivier Py[62].