Pierre Léon

Summary

Pierre Léon is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Ligré^[2]. He was born on March 12, 1926^[3]. He passed away in Toronto^[4]. He died on September 11, 2013^[5]. He worked as an anthropologist^[6], linguist^[7], essayist^[8], novelist^[9], and short story writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Ligré^[2], Pierre Léon…
• Pierre Léon passed away in Toronto^[4].
• Pierre Léon was born on March 12, 1926^[3].
• Pierre Léon died on September 11, 2013^[5].
• Pierre Léon held citizenship in France^[12].
• Pierre Léon worked as an anthropologist^[6].
• Pierre Léon worked as a linguist^[7].
• Pierre Léon's professions included essayist^[8].
• Pierre Léon's professions included novelist^[9].
• Pierre Léon worked as a short story writer^[10].
• Pierre Léon's professions included poet^[13].
• Pierre Léon was employed by University of Toronto^[14].
• Pierre Léon received the Prix Pol-Comiant^[15].
• Pierre Léon received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy^[16].
• Pierre Léon is recorded as male^[17].
• Pierre Léon's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Pierre Léon's family name is recorded as Léon^[19].
• Pierre Léon's given name is recorded as Pierre^[20].
• Pierre Léon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[21].
• Pierre Léon's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Roger Alexandre Léon'}^[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Pierre Léon was born in Ligré^[2]. He was born on March 12, 1926^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist^[6], linguist^[7], essayist^[8], novelist^[9], short story writer^[10], and poet^[13]. Pierre Léon was employed by University of Toronto^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Pol-Comiant^[15], a literary award^[23], in France^[24] and doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy^[16], an award^[25], in France^[26].

Death and Burial

Pierre Léon died on September 11, 2013^[5]. He passed away in Toronto^[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Léon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[27]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Léon born?

Pierre Léon was born in Ligré^[2].

Where did Pierre Léon die?

Pierre Léon died in Toronto^[4].

What did Pierre Léon do for work?

Pierre Léon worked as anthropologist^[6], linguist^[7], essayist^[8], novelist^[9], and short story writer^[10].

What awards did Pierre Léon receive?

Honors received include Prix Pol-Comiant^[15] and doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy^[16].