Kamel Daoud

Algerian writer
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Kamel Daoud

Summary

Kamel Daoud is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mesra[2]. He was born on June 17, 1970[3]. He worked as a journalist[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mesra[2], Kamel Daoud…
  • Kamel Daoud was born on June 17, 1970[3].
  • Kamel Daoud held citizenship in Algeria[7].
  • Kamel Daoud held citizenship in France[8].
  • Kamel Daoud worked as a journalist[4].
  • Kamel Daoud worked as a writer[5].
  • Kamel Daoud was educated at University of Oran[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Kamel Daoud is The Meursault Investigation[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Kamel Daoud is Houris[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Kamel Daoud is Q59362949[12].
  • Kamel Daoud received the Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[13].
  • Kamel Daoud received the Revue des deux Mondes prize[14].
  • Kamel Daoud received the Prix Goncourt[15].
  • Kamel Daoud received the Prix de la laïcité[16].
  • Kamel Daoud received the Q136514273[17].
  • Kamel Daoud received the Livre et droits humains award[18].
  • Kamel Daoud is recorded as male[19].
  • Kamel Daoud's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Kamel Daoud's Commons category is recorded as Kamel Daoud[21].
  • Kamel Daoud's family name is recorded as Daoud[22].
  • Kamel Daoud's given name is recorded as Kamel[23].
  • Kamel Daoud's participant in is recorded as A Letter on Justice and Open Debate[24].
  • Kamel Daoud's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Kamel Daoud's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Kamel Daoud'}[26].
  • Kamel Daoud's writing language is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mesra[2], Kamel Daoud… he was born on June 17, 1970[3].

Education

Kamel Daoud was educated at University of Oran[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4] and writer[5].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Meursault Investigation[10], a literary work[28]; Houris[11], a version, edition or translation[29]; and Q59362949[12], a literary work[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[13], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1969[33]; Revue des deux Mondes prize[14], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 2008[36]; Prix Goncourt[15], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1903[39]; Prix de la laïcité[16], an award[40], in France[41], founded in 2003[42]; Q136514273[17]; and Livre et droits humains award[18].

Why It Matters

Kamel Daoud ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Kamel Daoud born?

Born in Mesra[2], Kamel Daoud…

What did Kamel Daoud do for work?

Kamel Daoud worked as journalist[4] and writer[5].

Where did Kamel Daoud go to school?

Kamel Daoud was educated at University of Oran[9].

What awards did Kamel Daoud receive?

Honors received include Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[13], Revue des deux Mondes prize[14], Prix Goncourt[15], and Prix de la laïcité[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . afrique-asie.fr. afrique-asie.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . fondation-del-duca.fr. Retrieved . fondation-del-duca.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . lalettredulibraire.com. lalettredulibraire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . lesechos.fr. lesechos.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . observalgerie.com. observalgerie.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . lelivresurlaplace.nancy.fr. lelivresurlaplace.nancy.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Legonin · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Mesra
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  2. 16d ago · Symac · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Prix mondial Cino Del Duca, Revue des deux Mondes prize, Prix Goncourt +7
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  3. 23d ago · Guallendra · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Mesra
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