Jean Paulhan
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Summary
Jean Paulhan was born on December 2, 1884[1], in Nîmes[2]. He died on October 9, 1968[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,679 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière parisien de Bagneux[11]
- Father: Frédéric Paulhan[12]
- Spouse: Germaine Paulhan[13], Anne Desclos[14], Sala Paulhan[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Native language: French[17]
- Occupation: editor[18], literary editor[19]
- Field of work: journalism[20], opinion journalism[21], literary criticism[22]
- Position held: Q65480081[23], member of the Académie française[24]
- Employer: La Nouvelle Revue française[25], Éditions Gallimard[26]
- Notable work: Q96777157[27], Q96777163[28]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[29], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[30], Resistance Medal[31], Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[32], Georges-Dupau award[33], Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[34]
- Member of: Académie Française[35], comité de lecture des éditions Gallimard[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Jean Paulhan[38]
- Archives at: Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[40]
- Family name: Paulhan[41]
- Given name: Jean[42]
- Pseudonym: Jean Guérin[43], Maast[44], Just[45], Lomagne[46]
- Work location: France[47]
- Relative: Fernand Thérond[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[49]
Why It Matters
Jean Paulhan has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Jean Paulhan born?
Jean Paulhan's place of birth was Nîmes[2].
Where did Jean Paulhan die?
Jean Paulhan died in Paris[4].
Who were Jean Paulhan's parents?
Jean Paulhan's father was Frédéric Paulhan[12].
Who was Jean Paulhan married to?
Jean Paulhan's spouses include Germaine Paulhan[13], Anne Desclos[14], and Sala Paulhan[15].
What did Jean Paulhan do for work?
Jean Paulhan worked as a publisher[5], writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and opinion journalist[9].
What awards did Jean Paulhan receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[29], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[30], Resistance Medal[31], and Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[32].