Jean Mauriac

French journalist (1924-2020)
Person human Q3173471
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Jean Mauriac

Summary

Jean Mauriac is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1924[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 24, 2020[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean Mauriac's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean Mauriac died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean Mauriac was born on August 15, 1924[3].
  • Jean Mauriac died on August 24, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière de Vémars[9].
  • Jean Mauriac's father was François Mauriac[10].
  • Jean Mauriac's mother was Jeanne Mauriac[11].
  • Jean Mauriac held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Jean Mauriac's native language[13].
  • Jean Mauriac's professions included journalist[6].
  • Jean Mauriac worked as a writer[7].
  • Jean Mauriac was employed by Agence France-Presse[14].
  • Jean Mauriac was employed by Présidence de la République française[15].
  • Jean Mauriac's education included a stint at Lycée Gerson[16].
  • Jean Mauriac's education included a stint at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17].
  • Jean Mauriac received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Jean Mauriac received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[19].
  • Jean Mauriac received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20].
  • Jean Mauriac received the Officer of Arts and Letters[21].
  • Jean Mauriac was a member of Association de la presse diplomatique[22].
  • Jean Mauriac was a member of Fondation Charles-de-Gaulle[23].
  • Jean Mauriac is recorded as male[24].
  • Jean Mauriac's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jean Mauriac's given name is recorded as Jean[26].
  • Jean Mauriac's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Mauriac was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on August 15, 1924[3]. His father was François Mauriac[10]. His mother was Jeanne Mauriac[11]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Lycée Gerson[16], an educational institution[28], in France[29], headquartered in 16th arrondissement of Paris[30] and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7]. Employers include Agence France-Presse[14], a news agency[34], in France[35], founded in 1835[36], headquartered in Paris[37] and Présidence de la République française[15], an organization[38], in France[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[19], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20], a courage award[44], in France[45], founded in 1939[46]; and Officer of Arts and Letters[21], a grade of an order[47], in France[48].

Death and Burial

Jean Mauriac died on August 24, 2020[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Cimetière de Vémars[9].

Why It Matters

Jean Mauriac ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Jean Mauriac born?

Jean Mauriac was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean Mauriac die?

Jean Mauriac passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jean Mauriac's parents?

Jean Mauriac's father was François Mauriac[10]. Jean Mauriac's mother was Jeanne Mauriac[11].

What did Jean Mauriac do for work?

Jean Mauriac worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Jean Mauriac go to school?

Jean Mauriac was educated at Lycée Gerson[16] and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17].

What awards did Jean Mauriac receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Knight of the National Order of Merit[19], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20], and Officer of Arts and Letters[21].

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  22. [3] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Q80900474. la-croix.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Lycée Gerson, Lycée Janson-de-Sailly
    Name in native language Jean Mauriac
    Rodovid id 1014336
    Native language French
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