Paul Nizan

French philosopher, politician, writer (1905-1940)
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Paul Nizan
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Paul Nizan

Summary

Paul Nizan is a human[1]. Born in Tours[2], he… he was born on February 7, 1905[3]. He died in Recques-sur-Hem[4]. He died on May 23, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], novelist[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (346 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Nizan's place of birth was Tours[2].
  • Paul Nizan died in Recques-sur-Hem[4].
  • Paul Nizan was born on February 7, 1905[3].
  • Paul Nizan died on May 23, 1940[5].
  • Paul Nizan was married to Henriette Nizan[12].
  • A child of Paul Nizan was Patrick Nizan[13].
  • A child of Paul Nizan was Anne-Marie Nizan[14].
  • Paul Nizan held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Paul Nizan's native language[16].
  • Paul Nizan's professions included politician[6].
  • Paul Nizan's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Paul Nizan worked as a writer[8].
  • Paul Nizan worked as a novelist[9].
  • Paul Nizan worked as an essayist[10].
  • Paul Nizan worked as a translator[17].
  • Among Paul Nizan's employers was L'Humanité[18].
  • Paul Nizan's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV[19].
  • Paul Nizan was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20].
  • Paul Nizan's education included a stint at lycée Georges-Clemenceau[21].
  • Paul Nizan's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[22].
  • Paul Nizan received the Prix Interallié[23].
  • Paul Nizan is recorded as male[24].
  • Paul Nizan's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Paul Nizan was affiliated with the French Communist Party[26].
  • Paul Nizan's Commons category is recorded as Paul Nizan[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Nizan's place of birth was Tours[2]. He was born on February 7, 1905[3]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV[19], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1796[30]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; lycée Georges-Clemenceau[21], a établissement public local d'enseignement[34], in France[35], founded in 1808[36]; and École Normale Supérieure[22], a école normale supérieure[37], in France[38], founded in 1794[39], headquartered in Paris[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], novelist[9], essayist[10], and translator[17]. Among Paul Nizan's employers was L'Humanité[18].

Recognition

Paul Nizan received the Prix Interallié[23].

Personal Life

Paul Nizan was married to Henriette Nizan[12]. Children include Patrick Nizan[13], a printer[41], 1930–2009[42] and Anne-Marie Nizan[14], 1928–1985[43], of France[44]. He was affiliated with the French Communist Party[26].

Death and Burial

Paul Nizan died on May 23, 1940[5]. He passed away in Recques-sur-Hem[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Nizan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (346 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Paul Nizan born?

Paul Nizan's place of birth was Tours[2].

Where did Paul Nizan die?

Paul Nizan died in Recques-sur-Hem[4].

Who was Paul Nizan married to?

Paul Nizan's spouses include Henriette Nizan[12].

What did Paul Nizan do for work?

Paul Nizan worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], novelist[9], and essayist[10].

Where did Paul Nizan go to school?

Paul Nizan was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[19], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], lycée Georges-Clemenceau[21], and École Normale Supérieure[22].

What awards did Paul Nizan receive?

Honors received include Prix Interallié[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . babelio.com. Retrieved . babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer L'Humanité
    Member of political party French Communist Party
    Conflict
    Family name Nizan
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