Pierre Brisson

French journalist (1896-1964)
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Pierre Brisson

Summary

Pierre Brisson is a human[1]. He was born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on June 5, 1896[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on December 31, 1964[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], editor[7], writer[8], theatre critic[9], and literary critic[10].

Key Facts

  • Pierre Brisson was born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Pierre Brisson passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Pierre Brisson was born on June 5, 1896[3].
  • Pierre Brisson died on December 31, 1964[5].
  • Pierre Brisson is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
  • Pierre Brisson's father was Adolphe Brisson[12].
  • Pierre Brisson's mother was Yvonne Sarcey[13].
  • Among Pierre Brisson's spouses was Yolande Laffon[14].
  • A child of Pierre Brisson was Jean-François Brisson[15].
  • Pierre Brisson held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Pierre Brisson's native language[17].
  • Pierre Brisson's professions included journalist[6].
  • Pierre Brisson's professions included editor[7].
  • Pierre Brisson worked as a writer[8].
  • Pierre Brisson worked as a theatre critic[9].
  • Pierre Brisson worked as a literary critic[10].
  • Pierre Brisson's field of work was journalism[18].
  • Pierre Brisson's field of work was theatre criticism[19].
  • Pierre Brisson's field of work was literary criticism[20].
  • Among Pierre Brisson's employers was Le Figaro[21].
  • Pierre Brisson was educated at Lycée Condorcet[22].
  • Pierre Brisson received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Pierre Brisson received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Pierre Brisson received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Pierre Brisson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Brisson's place of birth was 9th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on June 5, 1896[3]. His father was Adolphe Brisson[12]. His mother was Yvonne Sarcey[13]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Pierre Brisson was educated at Lycée Condorcet[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], editor[7], writer[8], theatre critic[9], and literary critic[10]. Fields of work include journalism[18], an industry[27]; theatre criticism[19], a genre[28]; and literary criticism[20], a literary genre[29]. Pierre Brisson was employed by Le Figaro[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[36], in France[37].

Personal Life

Pierre Brisson was married to Yolande Laffon[14]. A child of him was Jean-François Brisson[15].

Death and Burial

Pierre Brisson died on December 31, 1964[5]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. The cause of death was stroke[38]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Brisson born?

Pierre Brisson was born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Pierre Brisson die?

Pierre Brisson passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who were Pierre Brisson's parents?

Pierre Brisson's father was Adolphe Brisson[12]. Pierre Brisson's mother was Yvonne Sarcey[13].

Who was Pierre Brisson married to?

Pierre Brisson's spouses include Yolande Laffon[14].

What did Pierre Brisson do for work?

Pierre Brisson worked as journalist[6], editor[7], writer[8], theatre critic[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Pierre Brisson go to school?

Pierre Brisson was educated at Lycée Condorcet[22].

What awards did Pierre Brisson receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].

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  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
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  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Léonore database. culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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