Maurice Druon
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Summary
Maurice Druon is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1918[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 14, 2009[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and children's writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,197 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Paris[2].
- Maurice Druon was born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[11].
- Maurice Druon died in Paris[4].
- Maurice Druon passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[12].
- Maurice Druon was born on April 23, 1918[3].
- Maurice Druon died on April 14, 2009[5].
- Burial took place at Les Artigues-de-Lussac[13].
- Maurice Druon held citizenship in France[14].
- French was Maurice Druon's native language[15].
- Maurice Druon worked as a politician[6].
- Maurice Druon's professions included writer[7].
- Maurice Druon's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Maurice Druon's professions included children's writer[9].
- Maurice Druon's field of work was creative and professional writing[16].
- Maurice Druon's field of work was prose[17].
- Maurice Druon's field of work was politics[18].
- Maurice Druon held the position of member of the French National Assembly[19].
- Maurice Druon held the position of perpetual secretary of the French Academy[20].
- Maurice Druon held the position of president[21].
- Maurice Druon held the position of Member of the European Parliament[22].
- Maurice Druon held the position of Minister of Culture (France)[23].
- Maurice Druon held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24].
- Maurice Druon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[25].
- Maurice Druon's education included a stint at Lycée Michelet, Vanves[26].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Druon is Les Grandes Familles[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1918-04-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2009-04-14[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3d60d4c8-a6b9-4bff-bc47-f4b191316d52[32]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[33], in France[34], founded in -0300[35] and 13th arrondissement of Paris[11], a municipal arrondissement of France[36], in France[37], founded in 1860[38]. Maurice Druon was born on April 23, 1918[3]. French was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[25], an educational facility[39], in France[40], founded in 1965[41] and Lycée Michelet, Vanves[26], an educational facility[42], in France[43], founded in 1965[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and children's writer[9]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[16], an academic discipline[45]; prose[17], a literary form[46]; and politics[18], an academic discipline[47]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[19], a position[48], in France[49], founded in 1789[50]; perpetual secretary of the French Academy[20], a position[51]; president[21], a position[52]; Member of the European Parliament[22], a member of parliament[53], founded in 1979[54]; Minister of Culture (France)[23], a position[55], in France[56]; and substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24], a position[57].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Les Grandes Familles[27], The Accursed Kings[58], and Tistou: The Boy with Green Thumbs[59].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[60], a grade of an order[61], in France[62]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[63], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; Prix Goncourt[66], a literary award[67], in France[68], founded in 1903[69]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[70], a grade of an order[71], in United Kingdom[72]; Prince Pierre Award[73]; and Order of Friendship[74].
Personal Life
Maurice Druon was affiliated with the Rally for the Republic[75].
Death and Burial
Maurice Druon died on April 14, 2009[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[76], in France[77], founded in -0300[78] and 7th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[79], in France[80], founded in 1860[81]. He is buried at Les Artigues-de-Lussac[13].
Why It Matters
Maurice Druon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,197 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]
Works attributed to him include The Accursed Kings[84], a novel series[85].
FAQs
Where was Maurice Druon born?
Maurice Druon's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Maurice Druon die?
Maurice Druon died in Paris[4].
What did Maurice Druon do for work?
Maurice Druon worked as politician[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and children's writer[9].
Where did Maurice Druon go to school?
Maurice Druon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[25] and Lycée Michelet, Vanves[26].
What awards did Maurice Druon receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[60], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[63], Prix Goncourt[66], and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[70].