Philippe Jaccottet
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Summary
Philippe Jaccottet was born on June 30, 1925[1], in Moudon[2]. He died on February 24, 2021[3], in Grignan[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], and essayist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (755 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Grignan[10]
- Spouse: Anne-Marie Jaccottet[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12], France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[15], translating activity[16]
- Educated at: University of Lausanne[17]
- Award received: Prix Goncourt de la Poésie[18], Schiller prize[19], Grand prix national de la poésie[20], Rambert Award[21], Grand prix de poésie de la SGDL[22], Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[23], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[24], Gottfried-Keller-Preis[25], Friedrich Hölderlin Prize[26], Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[27], Horst Bienek Award for Poetry[28], Grand prix Poncetton[29], Prix Littéraire Valery Larbaud[30], prix Nessim Habif[31]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[32], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[33], Comité des intellectuels pour l'Europe des libertés[34]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Genre: verse[37], essay[38]
- Commons category: Philippe Jaccottet[39]
- Archives at: Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques-Doucet[40], Centre des littératures en Suisse romande-UNIL[41]
- Residence: Grignan[42]
- Family name: Jaccottet[43]
- Given name: Philippe[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Philippe Jaccottet[45]
- Relative: Florian Rodari[46]
Why It Matters
Philippe Jaccottet has Wikipedia articles in 14 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 Philippe Jaccottet born?
Philippe Jaccottet was born in Moudon[2].
Where did Philippe Jaccottet die?
Philippe Jaccottet passed away in Grignan[4].
Who was Philippe Jaccottet married to?
Philippe Jaccottet's spouses include Anne-Marie Jaccottet[11].
What did Philippe Jaccottet do for work?
Philippe Jaccottet worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], and essayist[8].
Where did Philippe Jaccottet go to school?
Philippe Jaccottet was educated at University of Lausanne[17].
What awards did Philippe Jaccottet receive?
Honors received include Prix Goncourt de la Poésie[18], Schiller prize[19], Grand prix national de la poésie[20], and Rambert Award[21].