Maurice Barrès

French novelist (1862-1923)
Person human Q314957
Maurice Barrès
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Maurice Barrès

Summary

Maurice Barrès is a human[1]. Born in Charmes[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1862[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on December 4, 1923[5]. He worked as a writer[6], politician[7], novelist[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Barrès's place of birth was Charmes[2].
  • Maurice Barrès died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Maurice Barrès was born on August 19, 1862[3].
  • Maurice Barrès died on December 4, 1923[5].
  • Burial took place at cemetery of Charmes[11].
  • Maurice Barrès's father was Q131200008[12].
  • A child of Maurice Barrès was Philippe Barrès[13].
  • Maurice Barrès held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Maurice Barrès's native language[15].
  • Maurice Barrès worked as a writer[6].
  • Maurice Barrès worked as a politician[7].
  • Maurice Barrès worked as a novelist[8].
  • Maurice Barrès's professions included journalist[9].
  • Maurice Barrès held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Maurice Barrès held the position of seat 4 of the Académie française[17].
  • Maurice Barrès was educated at lycée Henri-Poincaré[18].
  • Maurice Barrès was educated at Château de la Malgrange[19].
  • Maurice Barrès received the Alfred Née Award[20].
  • Maurice Barrès received the Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[21].
  • Maurice Barrès was a member of Académie Française[22].
  • Maurice Barrès was a member of Ligue de la Patrie Française‏[23].
  • Maurice Barrès was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[24].
  • Maurice Barrès's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Maurice Barrès is recorded as male[26].
  • Maurice Barrès's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Barrès's place of birth was Charmes[2]. He was born on August 19, 1862[3]. His father was Q131200008[12]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at lycée Henri-Poincaré[18], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30] and Château de la Malgrange[19], a lycée[31], in France[32]. Maurice Barrès studied under Jules Lagneau[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], politician[7], novelist[8], and journalist[9]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[16], a position[34], in France[35], founded in 1789[36] and seat 4 of the Académie française[17], a seat of a scientific academy[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Alfred Née Award[20], a literary award[38], in France[39] and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[21], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1950[42].

Personal Life

A child of Maurice Barrès was Philippe Barrès[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25]. Political affiliations include Boulangism[43], a political movement[44], in French Third Republic[45] and Republican Federation[46], a political party[47], in France[48], founded in 1903[49], headquartered in Paris[50].

Death and Burial

Maurice Barrès died on December 4, 1923[5]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[51]. He is buried at cemetery of Charmes[11].

Why It Matters

Maurice Barrès ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

He has been cited as an influence by André Malraux[54], a politician[55], 1901–1976[56], of France[57], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[58], specialised in literary activity[59]; François Mauriac[60], a writer[61], 1885–1970[62], of France[63], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[64], specialised in creative and professional writing[65]; Charles Maurras[66], a journalist[67], 1868–1952[68], of France[69], awarded the Order of the Francisque[70]; Ernest Psichari[71], a novelist[72], 1883–1914[73], of France[74], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[75], specialised in military affairs[76]; and Andrzej Trzebiński[77], a poet[78], 1922–1943[79], of Second Polish Republic[80].

Works attributed to him include Un jardin sur l'Oronte[81], a literary work[82].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Barrès born?

Maurice Barrès was born in Charmes[2].

Where did Maurice Barrès die?

Maurice Barrès passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who were Maurice Barrès's parents?

Maurice Barrès's father was Q131200008[12].

What did Maurice Barrès do for work?

Maurice Barrès worked as writer[6], politician[7], novelist[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Maurice Barrès go to school?

Maurice Barrès was educated at lycée Henri-Poincaré[18] and Château de la Malgrange[19].

What awards did Maurice Barrès receive?

Honors received include Alfred Née Award[20] and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[21].

Who did Maurice Barrès influence?

Maurice Barrès has been cited as an influence by André Malraux[54], François Mauriac[60], Charles Maurras[66], and Ernest Psichari[71].

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