Pierre Dévoluy

French journalist, poet and writer (1862–1932)
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Pierre Dévoluy

Summary

Pierre Dévoluy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Châtillon-en-Diois[2]. He was born on June 27, 1862[3]. He died in Nice[4]. He died on March 6, 1932[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], poet[7], romanist[8], colonel[9], and translator[10]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Dévoluy was born in Châtillon-en-Diois[2].
  • Pierre Dévoluy passed away in Nice[4].
  • Pierre Dévoluy was born on June 27, 1862[3].
  • Pierre Dévoluy was born on January 1, 1862[12].
  • Pierre Dévoluy died on March 6, 1932[5].
  • Pierre Dévoluy died on January 1, 1932[13].
  • Pierre Dévoluy died on March 1932[14].
  • Pierre Dévoluy held citizenship in France[15].
  • Pierre Dévoluy's professions included journalist[6].
  • Pierre Dévoluy worked as a poet[7].
  • Pierre Dévoluy worked as a romanist[8].
  • Pierre Dévoluy worked as a colonel[9].
  • Pierre Dévoluy's professions included translator[10].
  • Pierre Dévoluy's professions included writer[16].
  • Pierre Dévoluy held the position of Capoulié of the Félibrige[17].
  • Pierre Dévoluy held the position of 'majoral' of the Félibrige[18].
  • Pierre Dévoluy held the position of mayor's adjunct of Nice[19].
  • Pierre Dévoluy's education included a stint at École polytechnique[20].
  • Pierre Dévoluy's education included a stint at École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[21].
  • Pierre Dévoluy received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Pierre Dévoluy received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Pierre Dévoluy received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Pierre Dévoluy received the Prix Balzac[25].
  • Pierre Dévoluy received the Prix de littérature régionaliste[26].
  • Pierre Dévoluy is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Dévoluy's place of birth was Châtillon-en-Diois[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 27, 1862[3] and January 1, 1862[12].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[20], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[21], a military academy[32], in France[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], poet[7], romanist[8], colonel[9], translator[10], and writer[16]. Positions held include Capoulié of the Félibrige[17]; 'majoral' of the Félibrige[18], a position[34]; and mayor's adjunct of Nice[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Prix Balzac[25], a literary award[41], in France[42], founded in 1920[43]; and Prix de littérature régionaliste[26], an award[44], founded in 1935[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 6, 1932[5], January 1, 1932[13], and March 1932[14]. Pierre Dévoluy passed away in Nice[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Dévoluy is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Dévoluy born?

Pierre Dévoluy's place of birth was Châtillon-en-Diois[2].

Where did Pierre Dévoluy die?

Pierre Dévoluy died in Nice[4].

What did Pierre Dévoluy do for work?

Pierre Dévoluy worked as journalist[6], poet[7], romanist[8], colonel[9], and translator[10].

Where did Pierre Dévoluy go to school?

Pierre Dévoluy was educated at École polytechnique[20] and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[21].

What awards did Pierre Dévoluy receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], and Prix Balzac[25].

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  8. [20] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
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  25. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Participant in Académie méditerranéenne de Nice
    Given name Pierre
    Writing language French, Occitan
    Léonore web id 172916
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