Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail
French writer (1829-1871)
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Summary
Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail was born on July 8, 1829[1], in Montmaur[2]. He died on January 20, 1871[3], in Bordeaux[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (895 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: France[8]
- Notable work: Rocambole[9], L'Héritage mystérieux[10], Le Club des Valets-de-cœur[11], Les Exploits de Rocambole[12], La Résurrection de Rocambole[13]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Noble title: viscount[16]
- Genre: serialized fiction[17], adventure fiction[18]
- Commons category: Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail[19]
- Cause of death: smallpox[20]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[21]
- Family name: de Ponson[22], du Terrail[23]
- Given name: Pierre[24], Alexis[25]
- Pseudonym: Georges Bruck[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[28], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Library of the World's Best Literature[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33]
- Nickname: Tesson du Portail[34], Ponton du Sérail[35]
- Commons Creator page: Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail[36]
- Start of work period: 1849[37]
- End of work period: 1871[38]
Why It Matters
Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail born?
Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail's place of birth was Montmaur[2].
Where did Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail die?
Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail passed away in Bordeaux[4].
What did Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail do for work?
Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail worked as a writer[5].
What awards did Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].