Roger Vercel

French novelist (1894-1957)
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Roger Vercel

Summary

Roger Vercel is a human[1]. He was born in Le Mans[2]. He was born on January 8, 1894[3]. He died in Dinan[4]. He died on February 26, 1957[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and biographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Roger Vercel was born in Le Mans[2].
  • Roger Vercel passed away in Dinan[4].
  • Roger Vercel was born on January 8, 1894[3].
  • Roger Vercel died on February 26, 1957[5].
  • Roger Vercel is buried at Dinan[10].
  • A child of Roger Vercel was Jean Vercel[11].
  • A child of Roger Vercel was Simone Roger-Vercel[12].
  • Roger Vercel held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Roger Vercel's native language[14].
  • Roger Vercel's professions included writer[6].
  • Roger Vercel's professions included novelist[7].
  • Roger Vercel's professions included biographer[8].
  • Roger Vercel's education included a stint at University of Caen Normandy[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Roger Vercel is Capitaine Conan[16].
  • Roger Vercel received the Prix Goncourt[17].
  • Roger Vercel received the Saintour Prize[18].
  • Roger Vercel received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Roger Vercel is recorded as male[20].
  • Roger Vercel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Roger Vercel's Commons category is recorded as Roger Vercel[22].
  • Roger Vercel was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Roger Vercel's given name is recorded as Roger[24].
  • Roger Vercel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Roger Vercel's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Roger Delphin Auguste Crétin'}[26].
  • Roger Vercel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Roger Vercel'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Roger Vercel's place of birth was Le Mans[2]. He was born on January 8, 1894[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Roger Vercel was educated at University of Caen Normandy[15].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Roger Vercel is Capitaine Conan[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[17], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1903[30]; Saintour Prize[18], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1889[33]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Personal Life

Children include Jean Vercel[11], a photographer[36], 1929–2011[37], of France[38] and Simone Roger-Vercel[12], a writer[39], 1923–2015[40], of France[41].

Death and Burial

Roger Vercel died on February 26, 1957[5]. He passed away in Dinan[4]. Burial took place at Dinan[10].

Why It Matters

Roger Vercel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Roger Vercel born?

Roger Vercel's place of birth was Le Mans[2].

Where did Roger Vercel die?

Roger Vercel passed away in Dinan[4].

What did Roger Vercel do for work?

Roger Vercel worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and biographer[8].

Where did Roger Vercel go to school?

Roger Vercel was educated at University of Caen Normandy[15].

What awards did Roger Vercel receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[17], Saintour Prize[18], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Caen Normandy
    Native language French
    Child Jean Vercel, Simone Roger-Vercel
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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