Pierre Daix

Summary

Pierre Daix is a human^[1]. Born in Ivry-sur-Seine^[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1922^[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. He died on November 2, 2014^[5]. He worked as a journalist^[6], writer^[7], biographer^[8], art historian^[9], and critic^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Ivry-sur-Seine^[2], Pierre Daix…
• Pierre Daix died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].
• Pierre Daix was born on May 24, 1922^[3].
• Pierre Daix died on November 2, 2014^[5].
• Pierre Daix is buried at Cimetière parisien d'Ivry^[12].
• Among Pierre Daix's spouses was Madeleine Riffaud^[13].
• Pierre Daix held citizenship in France^[14].
• French was Pierre Daix's native language^[15].
• Pierre Daix's professions included journalist^[6].
• Pierre Daix worked as a writer^[7].
• Pierre Daix's professions included biographer^[8].
• Pierre Daix worked as an art historian^[9].
• Pierre Daix worked as a critic^[10].
• Pierre Daix worked as a film director^[16].
• Pierre Daix held the position of editor-in-chief^[17].
• Pierre Daix was employed by Les Lettres françaises^[18].
• Among Pierre Daix's employers was Éditions sociales^[19].
• Pierre Daix's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Pierre Daix is Picasso: the blue and rose periods; a catalogue raisonné of the paintings, 1900-1906^[21].
• Pierre Daix received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[22].
• Pierre Daix received the Prix Charles Blanc^[23].
• Pierre Daix received the Louis Barthou Prize^[24].
• Pierre Daix received the Louis Barthou Prize^[25].
• Pierre Daix received the Officer of the National Order of Merit^[26].
• Pierre Daix is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Daix's place of birth was Ivry-sur-Seine^[2]. He was born on May 24, 1922^[3]. French was his native language^[15].

Education

Pierre Daix's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[6], writer^[7], biographer^[8], art historian^[9], critic^[10], and film director^[16]. Employers include Les Lettres françaises^[18], a literary magazine^[28], founded in 1942^[29], headquartered in Paris^[30] and Éditions sociales^[19], a publishing house^[31], in France^[32], founded in 1944^[33], headquartered in Paris^[34]. Pierre Daix held the position of editor-in-chief^[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Pierre Daix is Picasso: the blue and rose periods; a catalogue raisonné of the paintings, 1900-1906^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[22], a grade of an order^[35], in France^[36]; Prix Charles Blanc^[23], a literary award^[37], in France^[38]; Louis Barthou Prize^[24], a literary award^[39], in France^[40]; and Officer of the National Order of Merit^[26], a grade of an order^[41], in France^[42].

Personal Life

Pierre Daix was married to Madeleine Riffaud^[13]. He was affiliated with the French Communist Party^[43].

Death and Burial

Pierre Daix died on November 2, 2014^[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[44]. He is buried at Cimetière parisien d'Ivry^[12].

Why It Matters

Pierre Daix ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Daix born?

Pierre Daix's place of birth was Ivry-sur-Seine^[2].

Where did Pierre Daix die?

Pierre Daix passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

Who was Pierre Daix married to?

Pierre Daix's spouses include Madeleine Riffaud^[13].

What did Pierre Daix do for work?

Pierre Daix worked as journalist^[6], writer^[7], biographer^[8], art historian^[9], and critic^[10].

Where did Pierre Daix go to school?

Pierre Daix was educated at Lycée Henri-IV^[20].

What awards did Pierre Daix receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[22], Prix Charles Blanc^[23], Louis Barthou Prize^[24], and Louis Barthou Prize^[25].