Marguerite Yourcenar
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Marguerite Yourcenar
Summary
Marguerite Yourcenar is a human[1]. Born in Brussels[2], she… she was born on June 8, 1903[3]. She died in Bar Harbor[4]. She died on December 17, 1987[5]. She worked as a novelist[6], poet[7], essayist[8], translator[9], and university teacher[10]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,295 views/month, #6,975 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Brussels[2], Marguerite Yourcenar…
- Marguerite Yourcenar was born in Brussels[12].
- Marguerite Yourcenar passed away in Bar Harbor[4].
- Marguerite Yourcenar was born on June 8, 1903[3].
- Marguerite Yourcenar was born on June 7, 1903[13].
- Marguerite Yourcenar died on December 17, 1987[5].
- Burial took place at Brookside Cemetery[14].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's father was Michel de Crayencour[15].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's mother was Fernande de Cartier de Marchienne[16].
- Marguerite Yourcenar was married to Grace Frick[17].
- Marguerite Yourcenar held citizenship in France[18].
- Marguerite Yourcenar held citizenship in United States[19].
- Marguerite Yourcenar held citizenship in Belgium[20].
- French was Marguerite Yourcenar's native language[21].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's professions included novelist[6].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's professions included poet[7].
- Marguerite Yourcenar worked as an essayist[8].
- Marguerite Yourcenar worked as a translator[9].
- Marguerite Yourcenar worked as a university teacher[10].
- Marguerite Yourcenar worked as a writer[22].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's field of work was novel[23].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's field of work was translation[24].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's field of work was literary criticism[25].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's field of work was drama[26].
- Marguerite Yourcenar's field of work was literary activity[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Brussels[2], a big city[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1795[30]. Recorded date of birth include June 8, 1903[3] and June 7, 1903[13]. Marguerite Yourcenar's father was Michel de Crayencour[15]. Her mother was Fernande de Cartier de Marchienne[16]. French was her native language[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], poet[7], essayist[8], translator[9], university teacher[10], and writer[22]. Fields of work include novel[23], a literary form[31]; translation[24], an academic major[32]; literary criticism[25], a literary genre[33]; drama[26], a literary mode[34]; literary activity[27]; and essay[35], a literary form[36]. Among Marguerite Yourcenar's employers was Sarah Lawrence College[37]. She held the position of member of the Académie française[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[39], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Prix Femina[42], a literary award[43], in France[44], founded in 1904[45]; Erasmus Prize[46], a science award[47], in Netherlands[48], founded in 1958[49]; Prince Pierre Award[50], an award[51], in Monaco[52], founded in 1951[53]; Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[54], a literary award[55], in France[56], founded in 1911[57]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[58], a fellowship award[59].
Personal Life
Marguerite Yourcenar was married to Grace Frick[17].
Death and Burial
Marguerite Yourcenar died on December 17, 1987[5]. She died in Bar Harbor[4]. She is buried at Brookside Cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
Marguerite Yourcenar ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,295 views/month, #6,975 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] She is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Works attributed to her include Memoirs of Hadrian[62], a literary work[63]; L'Oeuvre au noir[64], a literary work[65]; Coup de Grâce[66], a written work[67]; Oriental Tales[68], a literary work[69], founded in 1938[70]; and Alexis[71], a literary work[72].
FAQs
Where was Marguerite Yourcenar born?
Marguerite Yourcenar's place of birth was Brussels[2].
Where did Marguerite Yourcenar die?
Marguerite Yourcenar died in Bar Harbor[4].
Who were Marguerite Yourcenar's parents?
Marguerite Yourcenar's father was Michel de Crayencour[15]. Marguerite Yourcenar's mother was Fernande de Cartier de Marchienne[16].
Who was Marguerite Yourcenar married to?
Marguerite Yourcenar's spouses include Grace Frick[17].
What did Marguerite Yourcenar do for work?
Marguerite Yourcenar worked as novelist[6], poet[7], essayist[8], translator[9], and university teacher[10].
What awards did Marguerite Yourcenar receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[39], Prix Femina[42], Erasmus Prize[46], and Prince Pierre Award[50].