Pierre Daninos

French writer and humorist (1913–2005)
Person human Q560315
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Pierre Daninos

Summary

Pierre Daninos is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on May 26, 1913[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 7, 2005[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], comedian[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Daninos's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Pierre Daninos died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Daninos was born on May 26, 1913[3].
  • Pierre Daninos died on January 7, 2005[5].
  • Pierre Daninos is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Daninos[11].
  • Pierre Daninos held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Pierre Daninos's native language[13].
  • Pierre Daninos's professions included novelist[6].
  • Pierre Daninos worked as a comedian[7].
  • Pierre Daninos's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Pierre Daninos was employed by Le Figaro[14].
  • Pierre Daninos was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Daninos is Q3231292[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Daninos is The notebooks of Major Thompson[17].
  • Pierre Daninos received the Prix Interallié[18].
  • Pierre Daninos received the Bancarella Selection Prize[19].
  • Pierre Daninos is recorded as male[20].
  • Pierre Daninos's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Pierre Daninos was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Pierre Daninos's family name is recorded as Q59152233[23].
  • Pierre Daninos's given name is recorded as Pierre[24].
  • Pierre Daninos's pseudonym is recorded as Charles Brante[25].
  • Pierre Daninos's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Pierre Daninos's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Pierre Daninos'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Daninos was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 26, 1913[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Pierre Daninos was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], comedian[7], and screenwriter[8]. Among Pierre Daninos's employers was Le Figaro[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q3231292[16], a literary work[28] and The notebooks of Major Thompson[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Interallié[18], a literary award[29], in France[30] and Bancarella Selection Prize[19], a class of award[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1953[33].

Death and Burial

Pierre Daninos died on January 7, 2005[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[10] and Grave of Daninos[11].

Why It Matters

Pierre Daninos ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include The French, They Are a Funny Race[36], a film[37], directed by Preston Sturges[38].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Daninos born?

Pierre Daninos was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Pierre Daninos die?

Pierre Daninos passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Pierre Daninos do for work?

Pierre Daninos worked as novelist[6], comedian[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Pierre Daninos go to school?

Pierre Daninos was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[15].

What awards did Pierre Daninos receive?

Honors received include Prix Interallié[18] and Bancarella Selection Prize[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . babelio.com. Retrieved . babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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