Jean Pliya

Beninese writer (1931–2015)
Person human Q3174055
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Jean Pliya

Summary

Jean Pliya is a human[1]. His place of birth was Djougou[2]. He was born on July 21, 1931[3]. He died in Abidjan[4]. He died on May 15, 2015[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Djougou[2], Jean Pliya…
  • Jean Pliya passed away in Abidjan[4].
  • Jean Pliya was born on July 21, 1931[3].
  • Jean Pliya died on May 15, 2015[5].
  • Jean Pliya died on May 14, 2015[11].
  • A child of Jean Pliya was José Pliva[12].
  • Jean Pliya held citizenship in Benin[13].
  • Jean Pliya worked as a translator[6].
  • Jean Pliya's professions included writer[7].
  • Jean Pliya's professions included teacher[8].
  • Jean Pliya's professions included politician[9].
  • Jean Pliya's education included a stint at Université Cheikh Anta Diop[14].
  • Jean Pliya's education included a stint at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[15].
  • Jean Pliya received the Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[16].
  • Jean Pliya is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean Pliya's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean Pliya's family name is recorded as Pliya[19].
  • Jean Pliya's given name is recorded as Jean[20].
  • Jean Pliya's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[21].
  • Jean Pliya's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[22].
  • Jean Pliya's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Jean Pliya's writing language is recorded as French[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Djougou[2], Jean Pliya… he was born on July 21, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at Université Cheikh Anta Diop[14], a public university[25], in Senegal[26], founded in 1918[27] and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[15], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1229[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], and politician[9].

Recognition

Jean Pliya received the Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[16].

Personal Life

A child of Jean Pliya was José Pliva[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 15, 2015[5] and May 14, 2015[11]. Jean Pliya died in Abidjan[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Pliya ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Jean Pliya born?

Jean Pliya's place of birth was Djougou[2].

Where did Jean Pliya die?

Jean Pliya passed away in Abidjan[4].

What did Jean Pliya do for work?

Jean Pliya worked as translator[6], writer[7], teacher[8], and politician[9].

Where did Jean Pliya go to school?

Jean Pliya was educated at Université Cheikh Anta Diop[14] and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[15].

What awards did Jean Pliya receive?

Honors received include Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . lalibre.be. lalibre.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Université Cheikh Anta Diop, University of Toulouse (1896-1968)
    Place of birth Djougou
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Child José Pliva
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