Jules Romains

French writer (1885-1972)
Person human Q334983
Jules Romains
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Jules Romains

Summary

Jules Romains is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil[2]. He was born on August 26, 1885[3]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 14, 1972[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jules Romains's place of birth was Saint-Julien-Chapteuil[2].
  • Jules Romains passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jules Romains was born on August 26, 1885[3].
  • Jules Romains died on August 14, 1972[5].
  • Jules Romains is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Among Jules Romains's spouses was Gabrielle Romains[11].
  • Among Jules Romains's spouses was Lise Romains[12].
  • Jules Romains held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Jules Romains's native language[14].
  • Jules Romains's professions included playwright[6].
  • Jules Romains worked as a writer[7].
  • Jules Romains worked as a poet[8].
  • Jules Romains held the position of president[15].
  • Jules Romains held the position of Q133858656[16].
  • Jules Romains held the position of seat 12 of the Académie française[17].
  • Jules Romains's education included a stint at Lycée Condorcet[18].
  • Jules Romains's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Jules Romains is Men of Good Will[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Jules Romains is Knock[21].
  • Jules Romains received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Jules Romains received the Eugène Dabit populist novel award[23].
  • Jules Romains received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24].
  • Jules Romains received the Concours général[25].
  • Jules Romains received the Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[26].
  • Jules Romains received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1885-08-26[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1972-08-14[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: ae2a76b9-ac50-4bf5-93c3-4c549db9226a[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil[2], Jules Romains… he was born on August 26, 1885[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Lycée Condorcet[18], an educational facility[33], in France[34], founded in 1803[35] and École Normale Supérieure[19], a école normale supérieure[36], in France[37], founded in 1794[38], headquartered in Paris[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. Positions held include president[15], a position[40]; Q133858656[16]; and seat 12 of the Académie française[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Men of Good Will[20], a novel series[41] and Knock[21], a literary work[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Eugène Dabit populist novel award[23], a literary award[45], in France[46], founded in 1929[47]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], a grade of an order[48], in France[49]; Concours général[25], a recurring event[50], in France[51], founded in 1747[52]; Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[26], an award[53], in France[54], founded in 1908[55]; and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[27], a grade of an order[56], founded in 1955[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gabrielle Romains[11], a writer[58], 1885–1976[59], of France[60] and Lise Romains[12], 1909–1997[61], of France[62].

Death and Burial

Jules Romains died on August 14, 1972[5]. He died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jules Romains ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Works attributed to him include Knock[65], a literary work[66] and Men of Good Will[67], a novel series[68].

FAQs

Where was Jules Romains born?

Jules Romains's place of birth was Saint-Julien-Chapteuil[2].

Where did Jules Romains die?

Jules Romains passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jules Romains married to?

Jules Romains's spouses include Gabrielle Romains[11] and Lise Romains[12].

What did Jules Romains do for work?

Jules Romains worked as playwright[6], writer[7], and poet[8].

Where did Jules Romains go to school?

Jules Romains was educated at Lycée Condorcet[18] and École Normale Supérieure[19].

What awards did Jules Romains receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Eugène Dabit populist novel award[23], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[24], and Concours général[25].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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