Raymond Roussel

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 (221 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 held citizenship in France^[13].
• French was Raymond Roussel's native language^[14].
• Raymond Roussel worked as a writer^[6].
• Raymond Roussel's professions included pianist^[7].
• Raymond Roussel worked as a poet^[8].
• Raymond Roussel's professions included playwright^[9].
• Raymond Roussel worked as a chess player^[10].
• Raymond Roussel worked as a musician^[15].
• Raymond Roussel was educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Locus Solus^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Impressions of Africa^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Q48752726^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Q17354489^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is Q17632147^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Raymond Roussel is How I Wrote Certain of my Books^[22].
• Raymond Roussel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23].
• Raymond Roussel is recorded as male^[24].
• Raymond Roussel's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Raymond Roussel is associated with the surrealism movement^[26].
• Raymond Roussel's Commons category is recorded as Raymond Roussel^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1877-01-20^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1933-07-14^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 8e195e7f-9251-4dda-be3f-dae0d3649084^[32]

Body

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^[14].

Education

Raymond Roussel's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], pianist^[7], poet^[8], playwright^[9], chess player^[10], and musician^[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Locus Solus^[17], a literary work^[33], founded in 1911^[34]; Impressions of Africa^[18], a literary work^[35]; Q48752726^[19], a literary work^[36], founded in 1932^[37]; Q17354489^[20], a literary work^[38], founded in 1925^[39]; Q17632147^[21], a literary work^[40], founded in 1927^[41]; and How I Wrote Certain of my Books^[22], a literary work^[42].

Recognition

Raymond Roussel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23].

Death and Burial

Raymond Roussel died on July 14, 1933^[5]. He passed away in Palermo^[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose^[43]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Raymond Roussel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

He has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault^[46], an anthropologist^[47], 1926–1984^[48], of France^[49], specialised in philosophy^[50].

Works attributed to him include Locus Solus^[51], a literary work^[52], founded in 1911^[53].

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^[16].

What awards did Raymond Roussel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23].

Who did Raymond Roussel influence?

Raymond Roussel has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault^[46].