Julien Gracq

French writer (1910-2007)
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Summary

Julien Gracq is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil[2], he… he was born on July 27, 1910[3]. He died in Angers[4]. He died on December 22, 2007[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Julien Gracq was born in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil[2].
  • Julien Gracq died in Angers[4].
  • Julien Gracq was born on July 27, 1910[3].
  • Julien Gracq died on December 22, 2007[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Florent-le-Vieil[11].
  • Julien Gracq held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Julien Gracq's native language[13].
  • Julien Gracq's professions included writer[6].
  • Julien Gracq's professions included playwright[7].
  • Julien Gracq worked as a poet[8].
  • Julien Gracq's professions included novelist[9].
  • Among Julien Gracq's employers was University of Caen Normandy[14].
  • Among Julien Gracq's employers was Lycée Claude-Bernard[15].
  • Among Julien Gracq's employers was lycée Georges-Clemenceau[16].
  • Among Julien Gracq's employers was Lycée La Tour d'Auvergne[17].
  • Julien Gracq's education included a stint at lycée Georges-Clemenceau[18].
  • Julien Gracq was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[19].
  • Julien Gracq's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[20].
  • Julien Gracq's education included a stint at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].
  • A notable student of Julien Gracq was Michel Loirette[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Julien Gracq is The Opposing Shore[23].
  • Julien Gracq received the America Award in Literature[24].
  • Julien Gracq received the Concours général[25].
  • Julien Gracq received the Prix Goncourt[26].
  • Julien Gracq is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil[2], Julien Gracq… he was born on July 27, 1910[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at lycée Georges-Clemenceau[18], a établissement public local d'enseignement[28], in France[29], founded in 1808[30]; Lycée Henri-IV[19], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1796[33]; École Normale Supérieure[20], a école normale supérieure[34], in France[35], founded in 1794[36], headquartered in Paris[37]; and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21], an academic institution[38], in France[39], founded in 1872[40]. Julien Gracq studied under Alain[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and novelist[9]. Employers include University of Caen Normandy[14], a public university[42], in France[43], founded in 1432[44], headquartered in Caen[45]; Lycée Claude-Bernard[15], an educational facility[46], in France[47], founded in 1965[48]; lycée Georges-Clemenceau[16], a établissement public local d'enseignement[49], in France[50], founded in 1808[51]; and Lycée La Tour d'Auvergne[17], a building[52], in France[53]. A notable student of Julien Gracq was Michel Loirette[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Julien Gracq is The Opposing Shore[23].

Recognition

Awards received include America Award in Literature[24], a literary award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1994[56]; Concours général[25], a recurring event[57], in France[58], founded in 1747[59]; and Prix Goncourt[26], a literary award[60], in France[61], founded in 1903[62].

Death and Burial

Julien Gracq died on December 22, 2007[5]. He died in Angers[4]. He is buried at Saint-Florent-le-Vieil[11].

Why It Matters

Julien Gracq ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Works attributed to him include The Opposing Shore[65], a written work[66] and The Castle of Argol[67], a literary work[68].

FAQs

Where was Julien Gracq born?

Julien Gracq's place of birth was Saint-Florent-le-Vieil[2].

Where did Julien Gracq die?

Julien Gracq died in Angers[4].

What did Julien Gracq do for work?

Julien Gracq worked as writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Julien Gracq go to school?

Julien Gracq was educated at lycée Georges-Clemenceau[18], Lycée Henri-IV[19], École Normale Supérieure[20], and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].

What awards did Julien Gracq receive?

Honors received include America Award in Literature[24], Concours général[25], and Prix Goncourt[26].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 9w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → julien-gracq
    P14750 → 56C8-EEA8-EC8D-1804-2702
    Enciclopedia galega universal id → 169278
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0070770-Gracq-Julien-19102007
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  3. 19w ago · Howardcorn33 · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Julien Gracq (1951) (cropped).jpg
    On focus list of wikimedia project → Q134836745
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  4. 23w ago · Mcampany-emco · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of congress authority id → n50037051, n2007067884
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