Jean Giono

Summary

Jean Giono is a human^[1]. Born in Manosque^[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1895^[3]. He died in Manosque^[4]. He died on October 8, 1970^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], novelist^[8], poet^[9], and translator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (713 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Jean Giono's place of birth was Manosque^[2].
• Jean Giono died in Manosque^[4].
• Jean Giono was born on March 30, 1895^[3].
• Jean Giono died on October 8, 1970^[5].
• Jean Giono is buried at Q109289220^[12].
• Jean Giono's father was Jean-Antoine Giono^[13].
• Jean Giono was married to Élise Giono^[14].
• A child of Jean Giono was Aline Giono^[15].
• A child of Jean Giono was Sylvie Durbet-Giono^[16].
• Jean Giono held citizenship in France^[17].
• French was Jean Giono's native language^[18].
• Jean Giono's professions included writer^[6].
• Jean Giono's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Jean Giono's professions included novelist^[8].
• Jean Giono worked as a poet^[9].
• Jean Giono's professions included translator^[10].
• Jean Giono's professions included film director^[19].
• Jean Giono's field of work was literature^[20].
• Jean Giono held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is Colline^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is Second Harvest^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is A King Alone^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is The Horseman on the Roof^[25].
• Jean Giono received the Legion of Honour^[26].
• Jean Giono received the Prince Pierre Award^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manosque^[2], Jean Giono… he was born on March 30, 1895^[3]. His father was Jean-Antoine Giono^[13]. French was his native language^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], novelist^[8], poet^[9], translator^[10], and film director^[19]. Jean Giono's field of work was literature^[20]. He held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival^[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Colline^[22], a literary work^[28]; Second Harvest^[23], a literary work^[29]; A King Alone^[24], a literary work^[30], founded in 1946^[31]; and The Horseman on the Roof^[25], a literary work^[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour^[26], a state order^[33], in France^[34], founded in 1802^[35] and Prince Pierre Award^[27], an award^[36], in Monaco^[37], founded in 1951^[38].

Personal Life

Among Jean Giono's spouses was Élise Giono^[14]. Children include Aline Giono^[15], a writer^[39], 1926–1984^[40], of France^[41], specialised in literature^[42] and Sylvie Durbet-Giono^[16].

Death and Burial

Jean Giono died on October 8, 1970^[5]. He died in Manosque^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[43]. He is buried at Q109289220^[12].

Why It Matters

Jean Giono ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (713 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

Works attributed to him include The Man Who Planted Trees^[46], a written work^[47]; The Horseman on the Roof^[48], a literary work^[49]; Colline^[50], a literary work^[51]; and Blue Boy^[52], a written work^[53].

FAQs

Where was Jean Giono born?

Born in Manosque^[2], Jean Giono…

Where did Jean Giono die?

Jean Giono died in Manosque^[4].

Who were Jean Giono's parents?

Jean Giono's father was Jean-Antoine Giono^[13].

Who was Jean Giono married to?

Jean Giono's spouses include Élise Giono^[14].

What did Jean Giono do for work?

Jean Giono worked as writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], novelist^[8], poet^[9], and translator^[10].

What awards did Jean Giono receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour^[26] and Prince Pierre Award^[27].