Marcel Pagnol
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Marcel Pagnol
Summary
Marcel Pagnol is a human[1]. He was born in Aubagne[2]. He was born on February 28, 1895[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 18, 1974[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,780 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Aubagne[2], Marcel Pagnol…
- Marcel Pagnol died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Marcel Pagnol was born on February 28, 1895[3].
- Marcel Pagnol died on April 18, 1974[5].
- Marcel Pagnol is buried at La Treille cemetery[12].
- Marcel Pagnol's father was Joseph Pagnol[13].
- Marcel Pagnol's mother was Augustine Pagnol[14].
- Marcel Pagnol was married to Jacqueline Pagnol[15].
- Among Marcel Pagnol's spouses was Josette Day[16].
- Among Marcel Pagnol's spouses was Orane Demazis[17].
- Marcel Pagnol was married to Simonne Collin[18].
- A child of Marcel Pagnol was Jean-Pierre Burgart[19].
- A child of Marcel Pagnol was Jacques Pagnol[20].
- A child of Marcel Pagnol was Francine Pagnol[21].
- A child of Marcel Pagnol was Frédéric Pagnol[22].
- A child of Marcel Pagnol was Estelle Pagnol[23].
- Marcel Pagnol held citizenship in France[24].
- French was Marcel Pagnol's native language[25].
- Marcel Pagnol worked as a playwright[6].
- Marcel Pagnol worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Marcel Pagnol's professions included film director[8].
- Marcel Pagnol's professions included film producer[9].
- Marcel Pagnol worked as a writer[10].
- Marcel Pagnol worked as a director[26].
- Marcel Pagnol held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Aubagne[2], Marcel Pagnol… he was born on February 28, 1895[3]. His father was Joseph Pagnol[13]. His mother was Augustine Pagnol[14]. French was his native language[25].
Education
Educated at Lycée Thiers[28], an educational facility[29], in France[30], founded in 1965[31] and Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971)[32], a university in France[33], in France[34], founded in 1896[35]. Marcel Pagnol earned the academic degree of licence[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], writer[10], and director[26]. Among Marcel Pagnol's employers was Lycée Condorcet[37]. Positions held include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[27]; president[38], a position[39]; member of the Académie française[40]; and assistant professor[41], a position[42].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Topaze[43], a literary work[44]; Marseille Trilogy[45], a theatrical trilogy[46]; The Baker's Wife[47]; Manon des sources[48]; and Souvenirs d'enfance[49]. Things named for Marcel Pagnol include 10306 Pagnol[50], an asteroid[51].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[52], a grade of an order[53], founded in 1955[54]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[58], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; and Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[61], an award[62], in France[63], founded in 1908[64].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jacqueline Pagnol[15], a film actor[65], 1920–2016[66], of France[67], awarded the Honorary César[68]; Josette Day[16], a stage actor[69], 1914–1978[70], of France[71]; Orane Demazis[17], a stage actor[72], 1894–1991[73], of France[74]; and Simonne Collin[18]. Children include Jean-Pierre Burgart[19], a journalist[75], b. 1933[76], of France[77]; Jacques Pagnol[20]; Francine Pagnol[21]; Frédéric Pagnol[22]; and Estelle Pagnol[23]. Marcel Pagnol's religion is recorded as atheism[78].
Death and Burial
Marcel Pagnol died on April 18, 1974[5]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[79]. He is buried at La Treille cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Marcel Pagnol ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,780 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]
Works attributed to him include My Father's Glory[82], a literary work[83] and Topaze[84], a literary work[85]. Entities named for him include 10306 Pagnol[50], an asteroid[51].
FAQs
Where was Marcel Pagnol born?
Born in Aubagne[2], Marcel Pagnol…
Where did Marcel Pagnol die?
Marcel Pagnol died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Marcel Pagnol's parents?
Marcel Pagnol's father was Joseph Pagnol[13]. Marcel Pagnol's mother was Augustine Pagnol[14].
Who was Marcel Pagnol married to?
Marcel Pagnol's spouses include Jacqueline Pagnol[15], Josette Day[16], Orane Demazis[17], and Simonne Collin[18].
What did Marcel Pagnol do for work?
Marcel Pagnol worked as playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and writer[10].
Where did Marcel Pagnol go to school?
Marcel Pagnol was educated at Lycée Thiers[28] and Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971)[32].
What awards did Marcel Pagnol receive?
Honors received include Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[52], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[58], and Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[61].