Raymond Roussel
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Summary
Raymond Roussel is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1877[3]. He died in Palermo[4]. He died on July 14, 1933[5]. He worked as a writer[6], pianist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and chess player[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (774 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Raymond Roussel's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Raymond Roussel passed away in Palermo[4].
- Raymond Roussel was born on January 20, 1877[3].
- Raymond Roussel died on July 14, 1933[5].
- Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
- Raymond Roussel is buried at Grave of Raymond Roussel[13].
- Raymond Roussel held citizenship in France[14].
- French was Raymond Roussel's native language[15].
- Raymond Roussel's professions included writer[6].
- Raymond Roussel worked as a pianist[7].
- Raymond Roussel's professions included poet[8].
- Raymond Roussel worked as a playwright[9].
- Raymond Roussel worked as a chess player[10].
- Raymond Roussel worked as a musician[16].
- Raymond Roussel was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[17].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Locus Solus[18].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Impressions of Africa[19].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Nouvelles Impressions d'Afrique[20].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is L'Étoile au front[21].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is La Poussière de soleils[22].
- A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is How I Wrote Certain of my Books[23].
- Raymond Roussel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
- Raymond Roussel is recorded as male[25].
- Raymond Roussel's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Raymond Roussel is associated with the surrealism movement[27].
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Origins and Family
Raymond Roussel's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on January 20, 1877[3]. French was his native language[15].
Education
Raymond Roussel's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], pianist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], chess player[10], and musician[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Locus Solus[18], a literary work[28], founded in 1911[29]; Impressions of Africa[19], a literary work[30]; Nouvelles Impressions d'Afrique[20], a literary work[31], founded in 1932[32]; L'Étoile au front[21], a literary work[33], founded in 1925[34]; La Poussière de soleils[22], a literary work[35], founded in 1927[36]; and How I Wrote Certain of my Books[23], a literary work[37].
Recognition
Raymond Roussel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
Death and Burial
Raymond Roussel died on July 14, 1933[5]. He passed away in Palermo[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[38]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of him[13].
Why It Matters
Raymond Roussel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (774 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[41], an anthropologist[42], 1926–1984[43], of France[44], specialised in philosophy[45].
Works attributed to him include Locus Solus[46], a literary work[47], founded in 1911[48].
FAQs
Where was Raymond Roussel born?
Raymond Roussel was born in Paris[2].
Where did Raymond Roussel die?
Raymond Roussel died in Palermo[4].
What did Raymond Roussel do for work?
Raymond Roussel worked as writer[6], pianist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and chess player[10].
Where did Raymond Roussel go to school?
Raymond Roussel was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[17].
What awards did Raymond Roussel receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
Who did Raymond Roussel influence?
Raymond Roussel has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[41].