Laurent Binet

French writer (1972-)
Person human Q768318
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Summary

Laurent Binet was born on July 19, 1972[1], in Paris[2]. He has worked as a translator[3], writer[4], and literary scholar[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,287 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[7]
  • Native language: French[8]
  • Educated at: University of Paris[9]
  • Notable work: Himmlers Hirn heißt Heydrich[10], The Seventh Function of Language[11], Civilizations[12]
  • Award received: Prix Goncourt du premier roman[13], Prix du roman Fnac[14], Prix Interallié[15], Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[16], prix du roman historique[17], Q130753184[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Laurent Binet[20]
  • Family name: Binet[21]
  • Given name: Laurent[22]
  • Nominated for: International Booker Prize[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
  • Name in native language: Laurent Binet[25]

Why It Matters

Laurent Binet has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

Works attributed to him include Himmlers Hirn heißt Heydrich[28], a written work[29].

FAQs

Where was Laurent Binet born?

Laurent Binet was born in Paris[2].

What did Laurent Binet do for work?

Laurent Binet worked as a translator[3], writer[4], and literary scholar[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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  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. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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