Jonathan Littell

American-French writer
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Jonathan Littell

Summary

Jonathan Littell is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1967[3]. He worked as a writer[4], translator[5], science fiction writer[6], novelist[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jonathan Littell's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Jonathan Littell was born on October 10, 1967[3].
  • Jonathan Littell was born on January 1, 1967[10].
  • Jonathan Littell's father was Robert Littell[11].
  • Jonathan Littell held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Jonathan Littell held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Jonathan Littell's native language[14].
  • Jonathan Littell worked as a writer[4].
  • Jonathan Littell worked as a translator[5].
  • Jonathan Littell worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Jonathan Littell's professions included novelist[7].
  • Jonathan Littell worked as a film director[8].
  • Jonathan Littell's education included a stint at Yale University[15].
  • Jonathan Littell was educated at Lycée Fénelon, Paris[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Jonathan Littell is The Kindly Ones[17].
  • Jonathan Littell received the Prix Goncourt[18].
  • Jonathan Littell received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[19].
  • Jonathan Littell received the Sade Prize[20].
  • Jonathan Littell received the Renaudot du livre de poche Prize[21].
  • Jonathan Littell is recorded as male[22].
  • Jonathan Littell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jonathan Littell's Commons category is recorded as Jonathan Littell[24].
  • Jonathan Littell's family name is recorded as Littell[25].
  • Jonathan Littell's given name is recorded as Jonathan[26].
  • Jonathan Littell's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jonathan Littell[27].

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Origins and Family

Jonathan Littell's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 10, 1967[3] and January 1, 1967[10]. His father was Robert Littell[11]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Yale University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and Lycée Fénelon, Paris[16], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1883[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], translator[5], science fiction writer[6], novelist[7], and film director[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jonathan Littell is The Kindly Ones[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[18], a literary award[35], in France[36], founded in 1903[37]; Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[19], a literary award[38], in France[39], founded in 1915[40]; Sade Prize[20], a literary award[41], in France[42], founded in 2001[43]; and Renaudot du livre de poche Prize[21], a class of award[44], in France[45], founded in 2009[46].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Littell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include The Kindly Ones[49], a literary work[50].

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Littell born?

Born in New York City[2], Jonathan Littell…

Who were Jonathan Littell's parents?

Jonathan Littell's father was Robert Littell[11].

What did Jonathan Littell do for work?

Jonathan Littell worked as writer[4], translator[5], science fiction writer[6], novelist[7], and film director[8].

Where did Jonathan Littell go to school?

Jonathan Littell was educated at Yale University[15] and Lycée Fénelon, Paris[16].

What awards did Jonathan Littell receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[18], Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[19], Sade Prize[20], and Renaudot du livre de poche Prize[21].

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  10. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . francebleu.fr. francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed French, American English
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