Maurice Genevoix
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Maurice Genevoix
Summary
Maurice Genevoix is a human[1]. He was born in Decize[2]. He was born on November 29, 1890[3]. He died in Xàbia[4]. He died on September 8, 1980[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], biographer[8], reserve officer[9], and prose writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Decize[2], Maurice Genevoix…
- Maurice Genevoix died in Xàbia[4].
- Maurice Genevoix was born on November 29, 1890[3].
- Maurice Genevoix died on September 8, 1980[5].
- Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[12].
- Burial took place at Panthéon[13].
- Maurice Genevoix was married to Suzanne Genevoix[14].
- A child of Maurice Genevoix was Sylvie Genevoix[15].
- Maurice Genevoix held citizenship in France[16].
- French was Maurice Genevoix's native language[17].
- Maurice Genevoix worked as a writer[6].
- Maurice Genevoix worked as a poet[7].
- Maurice Genevoix worked as a biographer[8].
- Maurice Genevoix worked as a reserve officer[9].
- Maurice Genevoix worked as a prose writer[10].
- Maurice Genevoix held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[18].
- Maurice Genevoix held the position of perpetual secretary of the French Academy[19].
- Maurice Genevoix held the position of president[20].
- Maurice Genevoix held the position of president[21].
- Maurice Genevoix held the position of seat 34 of the Académie française[22].
- Maurice Genevoix was educated at École Normale Supérieure[23].
- Maurice Genevoix's education included a stint at Lycée Lakanal[24].
- Maurice Genevoix's education included a stint at lycée Pothier[25].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Genevoix is Raboliot[26].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Genevoix is Q3208217[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1890-11-29[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1980-09-08[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: f3062a69-f41d-444e-86c3-e44c73a79eb2[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Decize[2], Maurice Genevoix… he was born on November 29, 1890[3]. French was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at École Normale Supérieure[23], a école normale supérieure[33], in France[34], founded in 1794[35], headquartered in Paris[36]; Lycée Lakanal[24], an educational facility[37], in France[38], founded in 1965[39]; and lycée Pothier[25], an educational facility[40], in France[41], founded in 1803[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], biographer[8], reserve officer[9], and prose writer[10]. Positions held include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[18]; perpetual secretary of the French Academy[19], a position[43]; president[20], a position[44]; and seat 34 of the Académie française[22], a seat of a scientific academy[45].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Raboliot[26], Q3208217[27], Q3209181[46], Q3548738[47], Q3231654[48], and Ceux de 14[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[50], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; Prix Goncourt[53], a literary award[54], in France[55], founded in 1903[56]; Prix Blumenthal[57], an award[58], founded in 1919[59]; Grand prix national des Lettres[60], a literary award[61], in France[62], founded in 1950[63]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[64], a courage award[65], in France[66], founded in 1915[67]; and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[68], a grade of an order[69], founded in 1955[70].
Personal Life
Maurice Genevoix was married to Suzanne Genevoix[14]. A child of him was Sylvie Genevoix[15].
Death and Burial
Maurice Genevoix died on September 8, 1980[5]. He died in Xàbia[4]. Recorded place of burial include Passy Cemetery[12] and Panthéon[13].
Why It Matters
Maurice Genevoix ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
FAQs
Where was Maurice Genevoix born?
Born in Decize[2], Maurice Genevoix…
Where did Maurice Genevoix die?
Maurice Genevoix passed away in Xàbia[4].
Who was Maurice Genevoix married to?
Maurice Genevoix's spouses include Suzanne Genevoix[14].
What did Maurice Genevoix do for work?
Maurice Genevoix worked as writer[6], poet[7], biographer[8], reserve officer[9], and prose writer[10].
Where did Maurice Genevoix go to school?
Maurice Genevoix was educated at École Normale Supérieure[23], Lycée Lakanal[24], and lycée Pothier[25].
What awards did Maurice Genevoix receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[50], Prix Goncourt[53], Prix Blumenthal[57], and Grand prix national des Lettres[60].