Pierre Jean Launay

writer (1900–1982)
Person human Q3383175
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Pierre Jean Launay

Summary

Pierre Jean Launay is a human[1]. Born in Carrouges[2], he… he was born on December 27, 1900[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 23, 1982[5]. He worked as a writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Jean Launay's place of birth was Carrouges[2].
  • Pierre Jean Launay passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Jean Launay was born on December 27, 1900[3].
  • Pierre Jean Launay was born on 1900[8].
  • Pierre Jean Launay died on April 23, 1982[5].
  • Pierre Jean Launay held citizenship in France[9].
  • French was Pierre Jean Launay's native language[10].
  • Pierre Jean Launay worked as a writer[6].
  • Pierre Jean Launay received the Prix des Deux Magots[11].
  • Pierre Jean Launay received the Prix Renaudot[12].
  • Pierre Jean Launay is recorded as male[13].
  • Pierre Jean Launay's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Pierre Jean Launay's family name is recorded as Launay[15].
  • Pierre Jean Launay's given name is recorded as Pierre[16].
  • Pierre Jean Launay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[17].
  • Pierre Jean Launay's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre François Jean Marie Launay'}[18].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Jean Launay's place of birth was Carrouges[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 27, 1900[3] and 1900[8]. French was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Pierre Jean Launay's professions included writer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix des Deux Magots[11], a literary award[19], in France[20], founded in 1933[21] and Prix Renaudot[12], a literary award[22], in France[23], founded in 1926[24].

Death and Burial

Pierre Jean Launay died on April 23, 1982[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Jean Launay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Jean Launay born?

Born in Carrouges[2], Pierre Jean Launay…

Where did Pierre Jean Launay die?

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

What did Pierre Jean Launay do for work?

Pierre Jean Launay worked as writer[6].

What awards did Pierre Jean Launay receive?

Honors received include Prix des Deux Magots[11] and Prix Renaudot[12].

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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. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . babelio.com. Retrieved . babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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