René Maran

French writer (1887-1960)
Person human Q537093
René Maran
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René Maran

Summary

René Maran is a human[1]. Born in Fort-de-France[2], he… he was born on November 8, 1887[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 9, 1960[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • René Maran was born in Fort-de-France[2].
  • René Maran died in Paris[4].
  • René Maran was born on November 8, 1887[3].
  • René Maran died on May 9, 1960[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • René Maran held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was René Maran's native language[12].
  • René Maran's professions included poet[6].
  • René Maran worked as a writer[7].
  • René Maran's professions included novelist[8].
  • René Maran was educated at Lycée Michel-Montaigne[13].
  • A notable work attributed to René Maran is Batouala[14].
  • René Maran received the Prix Goncourt[15].
  • René Maran received the Colonial Medal[16].
  • René Maran received the Prix d'Académie[17].
  • René Maran received the Broquette-Gonin prize in literature[18].
  • René Maran received the Aumale Prize[19].
  • René Maran is recorded as male[20].
  • René Maran's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • René Maran's member of sports team is recorded as Q106639994[22].
  • René Maran's Commons category is recorded as René Maran[23].
  • René Maran's family name is recorded as Maran[24].
  • René Maran's given name is recorded as René[25].
  • René Maran's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
  • René Maran's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fort-de-France[2], René Maran… he was born on November 8, 1887[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

René Maran was educated at Lycée Michel-Montaigne[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to René Maran is Batouala[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[15], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1903[30]; Colonial Medal[16], a campaign medal[31], in France[32], founded in 1893[33]; Prix d'Académie[17], a class of award[34], in France[35]; Broquette-Gonin prize in literature[18], a class of award[36], in France[37]; and Aumale Prize[19], a prize[38].

Death and Burial

René Maran died on May 9, 1960[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

René Maran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was René Maran born?

René Maran's place of birth was Fort-de-France[2].

Where did René Maran die?

René Maran passed away in Paris[4].

What did René Maran do for work?

René Maran worked as poet[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did René Maran go to school?

René Maran was educated at Lycée Michel-Montaigne[13].

What awards did René Maran receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[15], Colonial Medal[16], Prix d'Académie[17], and Broquette-Gonin prize in literature[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . dicocitations.lemonde.fr. dicocitations.lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dezède person id 38475
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P13455]]: 38475, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259603|batch #259603]]"
  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Batouala
    Given name René
    On focus list of wikimedia project Wiki goes Caribbean
    Instance of human
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32117|batch #32117]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (30)"
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