Jean Giono
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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 9, 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 (770 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 9, 1970[5].
- Jean Giono died on October 8, 1970[12].
- Burial took place at Q109289220[13].
- Jean Giono's father was Jean-Antoine Giono[14].
- Jean Giono was married to Élise Giono[15].
- A child of Jean Giono was Aline Giono[16].
- A child of Jean Giono was Sylvie Durbet-Giono[17].
- Jean Giono held citizenship in France[18].
- French was Jean Giono's native language[19].
- Jean Giono's professions included writer[6].
- Jean Giono's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Jean Giono worked as a novelist[8].
- Jean Giono's professions included poet[9].
- Jean Giono's professions included translator[10].
- Jean Giono's professions included film director[20].
- Jean Giono's field of work was literature[21].
- Jean Giono held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[22].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is Colline[23].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is Second Harvest[24].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is A King Alone[25].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Giono is The Horseman on the Roof[26].
- Jean Giono received the Legion of Honour[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[14]. French was his native language[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], poet[9], translator[10], and film director[20]. Jean Giono's field of work was literature[21]. He held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Colline[23], a literary work[28]; Second Harvest[24], a literary work[29]; A King Alone[25], a literary work[30], founded in 1946[31]; and The Horseman on the Roof[26], a literary work[32].
Recognition
Awards received include Legion of Honour[27], a state order[33], in France[34], founded in 1802[35] and Prince Pierre Award[36], an award[37], in Monaco[38], founded in 1951[39].
Personal Life
Among Jean Giono's spouses was Élise Giono[15]. Children include Aline Giono[16], a writer[40], 1926–1984[41], of France[42], specialised in literature[43] and Sylvie Durbet-Giono[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 9, 1970[5] and October 8, 1970[12]. Jean Giono died in Manosque[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[44]. Burial took place at Q109289220[13].
Why It Matters
Jean Giono ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (770 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include The Man Who Planted Trees[47], a written work[48]; The Horseman on the Roof[49], a literary work[50]; Colline[51], a literary work[52]; and Blue Boy[53], a written work[54].
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[14].
Who was Jean Giono married to?
Jean Giono's spouses include Élise Giono[15].
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[27] and Prince Pierre Award[36].