Roger Caillois
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Summary
Roger Caillois is a human[1]. Born in Reims[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1913[3]. He died in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre[4]. He died on December 21, 1978[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], sociologist[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (736 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Reims[2].
- Roger Caillois passed away in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre[4].
- Roger Caillois was born on March 3, 1913[3].
- Roger Caillois died on December 21, 1978[5].
- Roger Caillois is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
- Roger Caillois held citizenship in France[13].
- French was Roger Caillois's native language[14].
- Roger Caillois is identified as part of the French ethnic group[15].
- Roger Caillois worked as a philosopher[6].
- Roger Caillois's professions included poet[7].
- Roger Caillois worked as a sociologist[8].
- Roger Caillois worked as a translator[9].
- Roger Caillois worked as a writer[10].
- Roger Caillois worked as a literary critic[16].
- Roger Caillois held the position of member of the Académie française[17].
- Roger Caillois was employed by United Nations[18].
- Roger Caillois was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19].
- Roger Caillois's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[20].
- Roger Caillois's education included a stint at École pratique des hautes études[21].
- A notable work attributed to Roger Caillois is Man, Play and Games[22].
- Roger Caillois received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Roger Caillois received the Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[24].
- Roger Caillois received the Grand prix national des Lettres[25].
- Roger Caillois received the Marcel Proust Prize[26].
- Roger Caillois received the Georges-Dupau award[27].
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Origins and Family
Roger Caillois's place of birth was Reims[2]. He was born on March 3, 1913[3]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[15]. French was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; École Normale Supérieure[20], a école normale supérieure[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; and École pratique des hautes études[21], a grand établissement[35], in France[36], founded in 1868[37], headquartered in Paris[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], sociologist[8], translator[9], writer[10], and literary critic[16]. Roger Caillois was employed by United Nations[18]. He held the position of member of the Académie française[17].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Roger Caillois is Man, Play and Games[22]. Things named for him include Roger Caillois Prix[39], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1991[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a Ordensklasse[43], in France[44], founded in 1802[45]; Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[24], a literary award[46], in Switzerland[47], founded in 1975[48]; Grand prix national des Lettres[25], a literary award[49], in France[50], founded in 1950[51]; Marcel Proust Prize[26], a literary award[52], in France[53], founded in 1972[54]; and Georges-Dupau award[27], a literary award[55], in France[56], founded in 1938[57].
Death and Burial
Roger Caillois died on December 21, 1978[5]. He passed away in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Roger Caillois ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (736 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Roger Caillois Prix[39], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1991[42].
FAQs
Where was Roger Caillois born?
Roger Caillois was born in Reims[2].
Where did Roger Caillois die?
Roger Caillois passed away in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre[4].
What did Roger Caillois do for work?
Roger Caillois worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], sociologist[8], translator[9], and writer[10].
Where did Roger Caillois go to school?
Roger Caillois was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], École Normale Supérieure[20], and École pratique des hautes études[21].
What awards did Roger Caillois receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[24], Grand prix national des Lettres[25], and Marcel Proust Prize[26].