Laurent Binet

French writer (1972-)
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Laurent Binet

Summary

Laurent Binet is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on July 19, 1972[3]. He worked as a translator[4] and writer[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Laurent Binet was born in Paris[2].
  • Laurent Binet was born on July 19, 1972[3].
  • Laurent Binet held citizenship in France[7].
  • French was Laurent Binet's native language[8].
  • Laurent Binet's professions included translator[4].
  • Laurent Binet's professions included writer[5].
  • Laurent Binet was educated at University of Paris[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurent Binet is Himmlers Hirn heißt Heydrich[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurent Binet is The Seventh Function of Language[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurent Binet is Civilizations[12].
  • Laurent Binet received the Prix Goncourt du premier roman[13].
  • Laurent Binet received the Prix du roman Fnac[14].
  • Laurent Binet received the Prix Interallié[15].
  • Laurent Binet received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[16].
  • Laurent Binet received the Q130459323[17].
  • Laurent Binet received the Q130753184[18].
  • Laurent Binet is recorded as male[19].
  • Laurent Binet's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Laurent Binet's Commons category is recorded as Laurent Binet[21].
  • Laurent Binet's family name is recorded as Binet[22].
  • Laurent Binet's given name is recorded as Laurent[23].
  • Laurent Binet's nominated for is recorded as International Booker Prize[24].
  • Laurent Binet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Laurent Binet's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Laurent Binet'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Laurent Binet… he was born on July 19, 1972[3]. French was his native language[8].

Education

Laurent Binet was educated at University of Paris[9].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Himmlers Hirn heißt Heydrich[10], a written work[27]; The Seventh Function of Language[11], a literary work[28]; and Civilizations[12], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt du premier roman[13], a class of award[30], in France[31], founded in 2009[32]; Prix du roman Fnac[14], a literary award[33], in France[34], founded in 2002[35]; Prix Interallié[15], a literary award[36], in France[37]; Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[16], a literary award[38], in France[39], founded in 1915[40]; Q130459323[17]; and Q130753184[18].

Why It Matters

Laurent Binet has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Works attributed to him include Himmlers Hirn heißt Heydrich[41], a written work[42].

FAQs

Where was Laurent Binet born?

Laurent Binet's place of birth was Paris[2].

What did Laurent Binet do for work?

Laurent Binet worked as translator[4] and writer[5].

Where did Laurent Binet go to school?

Laurent Binet was educated at University of Paris[9].

What awards did Laurent Binet receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt du premier roman[13], Prix du roman Fnac[14], Prix Interallié[15], and Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . lalettredulibraire.com. lalettredulibraire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . lemonde.fr. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . babelio.com. Retrieved . babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . livreshebdo.fr. livreshebdo.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . naissance-œuvre.com. naissance-œuvre.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. 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] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0292227-Binet-Laurent-1972
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0292227-Binet-Laurent-1972, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259497|batch #259497]]"
  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation translator, writer
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