Léon de Montesquiou

French writer and essayist (1873–1915)
Person human Q3271445
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Léon de Montesquiou

Summary

Léon de Montesquiou is a human[1]. Born in Briis-sous-Forges[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1873[3]. He passed away in Souain-Perthes-lès-Hurlus[4]. He died on September 25, 1915[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and essayist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Léon de Montesquiou was born in Briis-sous-Forges[2].
  • Léon de Montesquiou passed away in Souain-Perthes-lès-Hurlus[4].
  • Léon de Montesquiou was born on July 12, 1873[3].
  • Léon de Montesquiou died on September 25, 1915[5].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's father was Odon de Montesquiou-Fézensac[9].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's mother was Maria Bibescu[10].
  • Léon de Montesquiou held citizenship in France[11].
  • Léon de Montesquiou worked as a writer[6].
  • Léon de Montesquiou worked as an essayist[7].
  • Léon de Montesquiou held the position of General secretary of the french Action League[12].
  • Léon de Montesquiou received the mort pour la France[13].
  • Léon de Montesquiou received the Montyon Prize[14].
  • Léon de Montesquiou was a member of Action Française[15].
  • Léon de Montesquiou was a member of Camelots du Roi[16].
  • Léon de Montesquiou was a member of Institut d'Action française[17].
  • Léon de Montesquiou is recorded as male[18].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's family is recorded as Montesquiou family[20].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's Commons category is recorded as Léon de Montesquiou[21].
  • Léon de Montesquiou was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's family name is recorded as de Montesquiou[23].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's given name is recorded as Léon[24].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's birth name is recorded as Léon Odon Anatole Marie de Montesquiou de Fézensac[26].
  • Léon de Montesquiou's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

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Origins and Family

Léon de Montesquiou's place of birth was Briis-sous-Forges[2]. He was born on July 12, 1873[3]. His father was Odon de Montesquiou-Fézensac[9]. His mother was Maria Bibescu[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and essayist[7]. Léon de Montesquiou held the position of General secretary of the french Action League[12].

Recognition

Awards received include mort pour la France[13], a title of honor[28] and Montyon Prize[14], a literary award[29], in France[30].

Death and Burial

Léon de Montesquiou died on September 25, 1915[5]. He passed away in Souain-Perthes-lès-Hurlus[4].

Why It Matters

Léon de Montesquiou ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Léon de Montesquiou born?

Léon de Montesquiou was born in Briis-sous-Forges[2].

Where did Léon de Montesquiou die?

Léon de Montesquiou died in Souain-Perthes-lès-Hurlus[4].

Who were Léon de Montesquiou's parents?

Léon de Montesquiou's father was Odon de Montesquiou-Fézensac[9]. Léon de Montesquiou's mother was Maria Bibescu[10].

What did Léon de Montesquiou do for work?

Léon de Montesquiou worked as writer[6] and essayist[7].

What awards did Léon de Montesquiou receive?

Honors received include mort pour la France[13] and Montyon Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Mémoire des hommes. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Mémoire des hommes. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . retronews.fr. retronews.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Mémoire des hommes. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . GeneaStar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . GeneaStar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Mémoire des hommes. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of birth Briis-sous-Forges
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