Louis Aragon

French poet (1897–1982)
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Louis Aragon

Summary

Louis Aragon is a human[1]. He was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 3, 1897[3]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on December 24, 1982[5]. He worked as a physician writer[6], journalist[7], politician[8], poet[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (543 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis Aragon was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Louis Aragon passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Louis Aragon was born on October 3, 1897[3].
  • Louis Aragon died on December 24, 1982[5].
  • Louis Aragon is buried at Q56718003[12].
  • Louis Aragon's father was Louis Andrieux[13].
  • Louis Aragon's mother was Marguerite Toucas-Massillon[14].
  • Louis Aragon was married to Elsa Triolet[15].
  • Louis Aragon held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Louis Aragon's native language[17].
  • Louis Aragon worked as a physician writer[6].
  • Louis Aragon worked as a journalist[7].
  • Louis Aragon's professions included politician[8].
  • Louis Aragon worked as a poet[9].
  • Louis Aragon worked as a novelist[10].
  • Louis Aragon's professions included art critic[18].
  • Louis Aragon was employed by L'Humanité[19].
  • Among Louis Aragon's employers was Ce soir[20].
  • Louis Aragon was employed by Les Lettres françaises[21].
  • Louis Aragon's education included a stint at Lycée Carnot[22].
  • Louis Aragon received the Prix Renaudot[23].
  • Louis Aragon received the Order of the October Revolution[24].
  • Louis Aragon received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[25].
  • Louis Aragon received the Lenin Peace Prize[26].
  • Louis Aragon received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis Aragon's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 3, 1897[3]. His father was Louis Andrieux[13]. His mother was Marguerite Toucas-Massillon[14]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Louis Aragon was educated at Lycée Carnot[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician writer[6], journalist[7], politician[8], poet[9], novelist[10], and art critic[18]. Employers include L'Humanité[19], a daily newspaper[28], in France[29], founded in 1904[30], headquartered in Q2845815[31]; Ce soir[20], a daily newspaper[32], in France[33]; and Les Lettres françaises[21], a literary magazine[34], founded in 1942[35], headquartered in Paris[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Renaudot[23], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1926[39]; Order of the October Revolution[24], an order[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1967[42]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[25], an order[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1972[45]; Lenin Peace Prize[26], an award[46], in Soviet Union[47], founded in 1949[48]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[27], a courage award[49], in France[50], founded in 1939[51]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[52], a courage award[53], in France[54], founded in 1915[55].

Personal Life

Louis Aragon was married to Elsa Triolet[15]. He was affiliated with the French Communist Party[56].

Death and Burial

Louis Aragon died on December 24, 1982[5]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Q56718003[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Louis Aragon include Villejuif - He[57], a metro station[58], in France[59], founded in 1985[60].

Why It Matters

Louis Aragon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (543 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by Mikhail Gorbachev[63], a politician[64], 1931–2022[65], of Russia[66], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[67], specialised in politics[68].

Works attributed to him include The Bells of Basel[69], a literary work[70] and Aurélien[71], a literary work[72]. Entities named for him include Villejuif - He[57], a metro station[58], in France[59], founded in 1985[60].

FAQs

Where was Louis Aragon born?

Louis Aragon's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Louis Aragon die?

Louis Aragon passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Louis Aragon's parents?

Louis Aragon's father was Louis Andrieux[13]. Louis Aragon's mother was Marguerite Toucas-Massillon[14].

Who was Louis Aragon married to?

Louis Aragon's spouses include Elsa Triolet[15].

What did Louis Aragon do for work?

Louis Aragon worked as physician writer[6], journalist[7], politician[8], poet[9], and novelist[10].

Where did Louis Aragon go to school?

Louis Aragon was educated at Lycée Carnot[22].

What awards did Louis Aragon receive?

Honors received include Prix Renaudot[23], Order of the October Revolution[24], Order of Friendship of Peoples[25], and Lenin Peace Prize[26].

Who did Louis Aragon influence?

Louis Aragon has been cited as an influence by Mikhail Gorbachev[63].

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