Michel Déon
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Summary
Michel Déon was born on August 4, 1919[1], in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on December 28, 2016[3], in Galway[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and playwright[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (854 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Chantal Déon[9]
- Child: Alice Déon[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Position held: member of the Académie française[13]
- Educated at: Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14], Lycée Masséna[15], Paris Law Faculty[16]
- Notable work: Les Poneys sauvages[17], Un taxi mauve[18], The Foundling Boy[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[21], Prix Interallié[22], Officer of Arts and Letters[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Jean Ferré Prize[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], Q137584603[27], Grand prix Jean-Giono[28]
- Member of: Académie Française[29], Association des amis de Robert Brasillach[30]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Action Française[33]
- Movement: Hussards[34]
- Commons category: Michel Déon[35]
- Cause of death: pulmonary embolism[36]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[37]
- Family name: Déon[38]
- Given name: Michel[39], Édouard[40]
- Pseudonym: Michel Déon[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michel Déon[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[44]
- Birth name: Édouard Michel[45]
- Name in native language: Michel Déon[46]
Why It Matters
Michel Déon has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Michel Déon born?
Michel Déon's place of birth was 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Michel Déon die?
Michel Déon died in Galway[4].
Who was Michel Déon married to?
Michel Déon's spouses include Chantal Déon[9].
What did Michel Déon do for work?
Michel Déon worked as a writer[5] and playwright[6].
Where did Michel Déon go to school?
Michel Déon was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14], Lycée Masséna[15], and Paris Law Faculty[16].
What awards did Michel Déon receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[21], Prix Interallié[22], and Officer of Arts and Letters[23].