Maurice G. Dantec

French novelist, essayist (1959-2016)
Person human Q1393472
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Maurice G. Dantec

Summary

Maurice G. Dantec is a human[1]. Born in Grenoble[2], he… he was born on June 13, 1959[3]. He died in Montreal[4]. He died on June 25, 2016[5]. He worked as a writer[6], essayist[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Maurice G. Dantec's place of birth was Grenoble[2].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's place of birth was La Tronche[11].
  • Maurice G. Dantec died in Montreal[4].
  • Maurice G. Dantec was born on June 13, 1959[3].
  • Maurice G. Dantec died on June 25, 2016[5].
  • Maurice G. Dantec held citizenship in France[12].
  • Maurice G. Dantec held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Maurice G. Dantec worked as a writer[6].
  • Maurice G. Dantec worked as an essayist[7].
  • Maurice G. Dantec worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's professions included science fiction writer[9].
  • Maurice G. Dantec received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[14].
  • Maurice G. Dantec received the Prix Rosny-Aîné[15].
  • Maurice G. Dantec received the Trophées 813[16].
  • Maurice G. Dantec received the Rosny-aîné award for the best novel[17].
  • Maurice G. Dantec received the Michel-Lebrun prize[18].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Maurice G. Dantec is recorded as male[20].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's family name is recorded as Dantec[23].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's given name is recorded as Maurice[24].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's pseudonym is recorded as Maurice G. Dantec[25].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's topic's main category is recorded as Q13344463[26].
  • Maurice G. Dantec's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Grenoble[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29] and La Tronche[11], a commune of France[30], in France[31]. Maurice G. Dantec was born on June 13, 1959[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], essayist[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[14], a class of award[32], in France[33], founded in 1974[34]; Prix Rosny-Aîné[15], a literary award[35], in France[36]; Trophées 813[16], a literary award[37], in France[38]; Rosny-aîné award for the best novel[17], a class of award[39], founded in 1980[40]; and Michel-Lebrun prize[18], a literary award[41], in France[42].

Personal Life

Maurice G. Dantec's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Maurice G. Dantec died on June 25, 2016[5]. He died in Montreal[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].

Why It Matters

Maurice G. Dantec ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Maurice G. Dantec born?

Born in Grenoble[2], Maurice G. Dantec…

Where did Maurice G. Dantec die?

Maurice G. Dantec passed away in Montreal[4].

What did Maurice G. Dantec do for work?

Maurice G. Dantec worked as writer[6], essayist[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9].

What awards did Maurice G. Dantec receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[14], Prix Rosny-Aîné[15], Trophées 813[16], and Rosny-aîné award for the best novel[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . noosfere.org. Retrieved . noosfere.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . prixpolarmichellebrun.blogspot.com. prixpolarmichellebrun.blogspot.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Le Monde. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . franceinfo.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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