Jean Ray

Belgian writer (1887–1964)
Person human Q767437
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Summary

Jean Ray is a human[1]. Born in Ghent[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1887[3]. He passed away in Ghent[4]. He died on September 17, 1964[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], children's writer[9], and comics writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ghent[2].
  • Jean Ray passed away in Ghent[4].
  • Jean Ray was born on July 8, 1887[3].
  • Jean Ray died on September 17, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent[12].
  • Jean Ray held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • Jean Ray's professions included writer[6].
  • Jean Ray worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Jean Ray worked as a journalist[8].
  • Jean Ray worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Jean Ray's professions included comics writer[10].
  • Jean Ray's professions included storyteller[14].
  • Among Jean Ray's employers was Zonneland[15].
  • Among Jean Ray's employers was Presto Films[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Ray is Malpertuis[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Ray is Harry Dickson[18].
  • Jean Ray received the Prix des bouquinistes[19].
  • Jean Ray is recorded as male[20].
  • Jean Ray's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean Ray's genre is merveilleux scientifique[22].
  • Jean Ray's genre is speculative fiction[23].
  • Jean Ray's genre is crime fiction[24].
  • Jean Ray's genre is adventure fiction[25].
  • Jean Ray's Commons category is recorded as Jean Ray (author)[26].
  • Jean Ray's family name is recorded as Ray[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ghent[2], Jean Ray… he was born on July 8, 1887[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], children's writer[9], comics writer[10], and storyteller[14]. Employers include Zonneland[15], a periodical[28] and Presto Films[16], a magazine[29], in Belgium[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Malpertuis[17], a literary work[31] and Harry Dickson[18], a fictional human[32].

Recognition

Jean Ray received the Prix des bouquinistes[19].

Death and Burial

Jean Ray died on September 17, 1964[5]. He passed away in Ghent[4]. Burial took place at Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent[12].

Why It Matters

Jean Ray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Malpertuis[35], a literary work[36].

FAQs

Where was Jean Ray born?

Jean Ray's place of birth was Ghent[2].

Where did Jean Ray die?

Jean Ray died in Ghent[4].

What did Jean Ray do for work?

Jean Ray worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], children's writer[9], and comics writer[10].

What awards did Jean Ray receive?

Honors received include Prix des bouquinistes[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . bdzoom.com. bdzoom.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . bdzoom.com. bdzoom.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . catawiki.com. catawiki.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Lafloche · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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