Michel Deguy

French poet (1930–2022)
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Michel Deguy

Summary

Michel Deguy is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1930[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on February 16, 2022[5]. He worked as a poet[6], university teacher[7], editor-in-chief[8], essayist[9], and editing staff[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Michel Deguy…
  • Michel Deguy's place of birth was Draveil[12].
  • Michel Deguy died in Paris[4].
  • Michel Deguy died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[13].
  • Michel Deguy was born on May 23, 1930[3].
  • Michel Deguy died on February 16, 2022[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Among Michel Deguy's spouses was Monique Deguy[15].
  • A child of Michel Deguy was Marie-Armelle Deguy[16].
  • Michel Deguy held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Michel Deguy's native language[18].
  • Michel Deguy worked as a poet[6].
  • Michel Deguy's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Michel Deguy's professions included editor-in-chief[8].
  • Michel Deguy's professions included essayist[9].
  • Michel Deguy worked as an editing staff[10].
  • Michel Deguy worked as a translator[19].
  • Michel Deguy's field of work was poetry[20].
  • Michel Deguy's field of work was editing[21].
  • Michel Deguy's field of work was translation[22].
  • Michel Deguy held the position of president[23].
  • Michel Deguy held the position of president[24].
  • Michel Deguy held the position of president[25].
  • Michel Deguy held the position of editor-in-chief[26].
  • Among Michel Deguy's employers was Lycée Claude-Bernard[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and Draveil[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32]. Michel Deguy was born on May 23, 1930[3]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], university teacher[7], editor-in-chief[8], essayist[9], editing staff[10], and translator[19]. Fields of work include poetry[20], a literary form[33]; editing[21]; and translation[22], an academic major[34]. Employers include Lycée Claude-Bernard[27], an educational facility[35], in France[36], founded in 1965[37]; Paris 8 University[38], a university in France[39], in France[40], founded in 1970[41], headquartered in Saint-Denis[42]; Critique[43], a trade magazine[44], founded in 1946[45], headquartered in Paris[46]; Les Temps modernes[47], a literary magazine[48], in France[49], founded in 1945[50], headquartered in Paris[51]; Po&sie[52], a periodical[53], founded in 1977[54]; and Lycée Buffon[55], a lycée[56], in France[57], founded in 1885[58]. Positions held include president[23], a corporate title[59] and editor-in-chief[26], a position[60]. A notable student of Michel Deguy was Michel Loirette[61]. Doctoral students include Michel Leter[62], Bruno Clément[63], Marcos Siscar[64], and Demosthenes Davvetas[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Fénéon Prize for literature[66]; Max Jacob Prize[67], a literary award[68], in France[69], founded in 1950[70]; Grand prix national de la poésie[71]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[72]; Grand prix de poésie de la SGDL[73]; and Grand Prix de Poésie[74].

Personal Life

Among Michel Deguy's spouses was Monique Deguy[15]. A child of him was Marie-Armelle Deguy[16].

Death and Burial

Michel Deguy died on February 16, 2022[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[75], in France[76], founded in -0300[77] and 5th arrondissement of Paris[13], a municipal arrondissement of France[78], in France[79], founded in 1860[80]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Michel Deguy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81]

FAQs

Where was Michel Deguy born?

Michel Deguy's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Michel Deguy die?

Michel Deguy died in Paris[4].

Who was Michel Deguy married to?

Michel Deguy's spouses include Monique Deguy[15].

What did Michel Deguy do for work?

Michel Deguy worked as poet[6], university teacher[7], editor-in-chief[8], essayist[9], and editing staff[10].

What awards did Michel Deguy receive?

Honors received include Fénéon Prize for literature[66], Max Jacob Prize[67], Grand prix national de la poésie[71], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[72].

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, university teacher, editor-in-chief +3
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  2. 12d ago · Symac · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Fénéon Prize for literature, Max Jacob Prize, Grand prix national de la poésie +4
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  4. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Family name Q137484921
    Assessment agrégation of philosophy
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