Pierre Gaxotte

French historian (1895–1982)
Person human Q727576
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Pierre Gaxotte

Summary

Pierre Gaxotte is a human[1]. Born in Revigny-sur-Ornain[2], he… he was born on +1895-11-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1982-11-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Revigny-sur-Ornain[2], Pierre Gaxotte…
  • Pierre Gaxotte died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Gaxotte was born on +1895-11-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pierre Gaxotte died on +1982-11-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Q110352194[9].
  • Pierre Gaxotte's father was Jules Gaxotte[10].
  • Pierre Gaxotte held citizenship in France[11].
  • Pierre Gaxotte worked as a journalist[6].
  • Pierre Gaxotte worked as a historian[7].
  • Pierre Gaxotte held the position of president[12].
  • Pierre Gaxotte held the position of seat 36 of the Académie française[13].
  • Among Pierre Gaxotte's employers was Le Figaro[14].
  • Among Pierre Gaxotte's employers was Je suis partout[15].
  • Among Pierre Gaxotte's employers was Elle[16].
  • Pierre Gaxotte was employed by Lycée Charlemagne[17].
  • Pierre Gaxotte was employed by L'Action Française[18].
  • Among Pierre Gaxotte's employers was Fayard[19].
  • Pierre Gaxotte's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[20].
  • Pierre Gaxotte received the Grand Prix Gobert[21].
  • Pierre Gaxotte received the Louis Barthou Prize[22].
  • Pierre Gaxotte received the Ambassadors' Prize[23].
  • Pierre Gaxotte was a member of Académie Française[24].
  • Pierre Gaxotte's image is recorded as 1928-12, D'ací d'allà, Pere Gaxotte (cropped).jpg[25].
  • Pierre Gaxotte is recorded as male[26].
  • Pierre Gaxotte's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Gaxotte was born in Revigny-sur-Ornain[2]. He was born on +1895-11-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Jules Gaxotte[10].

Education

Pierre Gaxotte was educated at École Normale Supérieure[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and historian[7]. Employers include Le Figaro[14], a daily newspaper[28], in France[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in 9th arrondissement of Paris[31]; Je suis partout[15], a periodical[32], in France[33], founded in 1930[34]; Elle[16], a magazine[35], founded in 1945[36]; Lycée Charlemagne[17], an educational facility[37], in France[38], founded in 1965[39]; L'Action Française[18], a newspaper[40], in France[41], founded in 1908[42]; and Fayard[19], a book publisher[43], in France[44], founded in 1857[45], headquartered in France[46]. Positions held include president[12], a position[47] and seat 36 of the Académie française[13], a seat of a scientific academy[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix Gobert[21], a literary award[49], in France[50], founded in 1834[51]; Louis Barthou Prize[22], a literary award[52], in France[53]; and Ambassadors' Prize[23], a literary award[54], in France[55], founded in 1948[56].

Personal Life

Pierre Gaxotte was affiliated with the Action Française[57].

Death and Burial

Pierre Gaxotte died on +1982-11-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Q110352194[9].

Why It Matters

Pierre Gaxotte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Gaxotte born?

Born in Revigny-sur-Ornain[2], Pierre Gaxotte…

Where did Pierre Gaxotte die?

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

Who were Pierre Gaxotte's parents?

Pierre Gaxotte's father was Jules Gaxotte[10].

What did Pierre Gaxotte do for work?

Pierre Gaxotte worked as journalist[6] and historian[7].

Where did Pierre Gaxotte go to school?

Pierre Gaxotte was educated at École Normale Supérieure[20].

What awards did Pierre Gaxotte receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix Gobert[21], Louis Barthou Prize[22], and Ambassadors' Prize[23].

References

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  2. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . academie-francaise.fr. academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Q125692719. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  29. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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