Louis Hémon

French writer (1880–1913)
Person human Q561378
Louis Hémon
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Louis Hémon

Summary

Louis Hémon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brest[2]. He was born on October 12, 1880[3]. He died in Chapleau[4]. He died on July 8, 1913[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis Hémon's place of birth was Brest[2].
  • Louis Hémon died in Chapleau[4].
  • Louis Hémon was born on October 12, 1880[3].
  • Louis Hémon died on July 8, 1913[5].
  • Louis Hémon held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Louis Hémon's native language[11].
  • Louis Hémon worked as a writer[6].
  • Louis Hémon's professions included novelist[7].
  • Louis Hémon worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Louis Hémon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Hémon is Maria Chapdelaine[13].
  • Louis Hémon received the designated historic person[14].
  • Louis Hémon is recorded as male[15].
  • Louis Hémon's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Louis Hémon's Commons category is recorded as Louis Hémon[17].
  • The cause of death was railway accident[18].
  • Louis Hémon's family name is recorded as Hémon[19].
  • Louis Hémon's given name is recorded as Louis[20].
  • Louis Hémon's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[21].
  • Louis Hémon's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[22].
  • Louis Hémon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Louis Hémon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis Hémon'}[24].
  • Louis Hémon's writing language is recorded as French[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis Hémon's place of birth was Brest[2]. He was born on October 12, 1880[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Louis Hémon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louis Hémon is Maria Chapdelaine[13].

Recognition

Louis Hémon received the designated historic person[14].

Death and Burial

Louis Hémon died on July 8, 1913[5]. He passed away in Chapleau[4]. The cause of death was railway accident[18].

Why It Matters

Louis Hémon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He 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 Maria Chapdelaine[28], a literary work[29], in Canada[30].

FAQs

Where was Louis Hémon born?

Louis Hémon's place of birth was Brest[2].

Where did Louis Hémon die?

Louis Hémon passed away in Chapleau[4].

What did Louis Hémon do for work?

Louis Hémon worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Louis Hémon go to school?

Louis Hémon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[12].

What awards did Louis Hémon receive?

Honors received include designated historic person[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [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
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Maria Chapdelaine
    Given name Louis
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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