John Antoine Nau

US-born French writer and translator (1860-1918)
Person human Q2503071
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John Antoine Nau

Summary

John Antoine Nau is a human[1]. His place of birth was San Francisco[2]. He was born on November 19, 1860[3]. He died in Douarnenez[4]. He died on March 17, 1918[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], science fiction writer[8], poet[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Antoine Nau's place of birth was San Francisco[2].
  • John Antoine Nau passed away in Douarnenez[4].
  • John Antoine Nau was born on November 19, 1860[3].
  • John Antoine Nau died on March 17, 1918[5].
  • John Antoine Nau held citizenship in France[12].
  • John Antoine Nau worked as a writer[6].
  • John Antoine Nau worked as a translator[7].
  • John Antoine Nau's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • John Antoine Nau's professions included poet[9].
  • John Antoine Nau's professions included novelist[10].
  • A notable work attributed to John Antoine Nau is Force ennemie[13].
  • John Antoine Nau received the Prix Goncourt[14].
  • John Antoine Nau is recorded as male[15].
  • John Antoine Nau's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Antoine Nau's Commons category is recorded as John-Antoine Nau[17].
  • John Antoine Nau's family name is recorded as Torquet[18].
  • John Antoine Nau's given name is recorded as Eugène[19].
  • John Antoine Nau's given name is recorded as Léon[20].
  • John Antoine Nau's given name is recorded as Édouard[21].
  • John Antoine Nau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • John Antoine Nau's Commons Creator page is recorded as John-Antoine Nau[23].
  • John Antoine Nau's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'John-Antoine Nau'}[24].
  • John Antoine Nau's writing language is recorded as French[25].
  • John Antoine Nau's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Antoine Nau's place of birth was San Francisco[2]. He was born on November 19, 1860[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], science fiction writer[8], poet[9], and novelist[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Antoine Nau is Force ennemie[13].

Recognition

John Antoine Nau received the Prix Goncourt[14].

Death and Burial

John Antoine Nau died on March 17, 1918[5]. He passed away in Douarnenez[4].

Why It Matters

John Antoine Nau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Antoine Nau born?

John Antoine Nau's place of birth was San Francisco[2].

Where did John Antoine Nau die?

John Antoine Nau died in Douarnenez[4].

What did John Antoine Nau do for work?

John Antoine Nau worked as writer[6], translator[7], science fiction writer[8], poet[9], and novelist[10].

What awards did John Antoine Nau receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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