Romain Rolland
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Romain Rolland
Summary
Romain Rolland is a human[1]. He was born in Clamecy[2]. He was born on January 29, 1866[3]. He died in Vézelay[4]. He died on December 30, 1944[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], essayist[8], historian[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,351 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Clamecy[2], Romain Rolland…
- Romain Rolland died in Vézelay[4].
- Romain Rolland was born on January 29, 1866[3].
- Romain Rolland died on December 30, 1944[5].
- Romain Rolland is buried at Q110354136[12].
- Romain Rolland's father was Émile Rolland[13].
- Romain Rolland was married to Marie Romain Rolland[14].
- Among Romain Rolland's spouses was Clothilde Bréal[15].
- Romain Rolland held citizenship in France[16].
- French was Romain Rolland's native language[17].
- Romain Rolland is identified as part of the French ethnic group[18].
- Romain Rolland's professions included writer[6].
- Romain Rolland's professions included playwright[7].
- Romain Rolland's professions included essayist[8].
- Romain Rolland worked as a historian[9].
- Romain Rolland's professions included novelist[10].
- Romain Rolland's professions included musicologist[19].
- Romain Rolland held the position of member of the École française de Rome[20].
- Among Romain Rolland's employers was University of Paris[21].
- Romain Rolland was employed by Lycée Henri-IV[22].
- Romain Rolland was employed by École pratique des hautes études[23].
- Romain Rolland was employed by École Normale Supérieure[24].
- Romain Rolland was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25].
- Romain Rolland was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26].
- Romain Rolland's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Clamecy[2], Romain Rolland… he was born on January 29, 1866[3]. His father was Émile Rolland[13]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[18]. French was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at École Normale Supérieure[25], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; Lycée Saint-Louis[27], an educational facility[35], in France[36], founded in 1965[37]; and University of Paris[38], a former entity[39], in France[40], founded in 1150[41], headquartered in Paris[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], essayist[8], historian[9], novelist[10], and musicologist[19]. Employers include University of Paris[21], a former entity[43], in France[44], founded in 1150[45], headquartered in Paris[46]; Lycée Henri-IV[22], an educational facility[47], in France[48], founded in 1796[49]; École pratique des hautes études[23], a grand établissement[50], in France[51], founded in 1868[52], headquartered in Paris[53]; and École Normale Supérieure[24], a école normale supérieure[54], in France[55], founded in 1794[56], headquartered in Paris[57]. Romain Rolland held the position of member of the École française de Rome[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Jean-Christophe[58], a literary work[59]; Q2870231[60], an article[61], founded in 1914[62]; Péguy[63]; The life of Toistoi[64], a literary work[65]; and Q52418853[66], a version, edition or translation[67].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[68], a literary award[69], in Sweden[70], founded in 1901[71]; Prix Femina[72], a literary award[73], in France[74], founded in 1904[75]; and Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[76], a literary award[77], in France[78], founded in 1911[79].
Personal Life
Spouses include Marie Romain Rolland[14], a writer[80], 1895–1985[81], of Russian Empire[82], specialised in poetry[83] and Clothilde Bréal[15].
Death and Burial
Romain Rolland died on December 30, 1944[5]. He died in Vézelay[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[84]. Burial took place at Q110354136[12].
Why It Matters
Romain Rolland ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,351 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]
He has been cited as an influence by Missak Manouchian[87], a poet[88], 1909–1944[89], of Ottoman Empire[90], awarded the Resistance Medal[91], specialised in resistance during World War II[92] and Panait Istrati[93], a writer[94], 1884–1935[95], of Romania[96].
Works attributed to him include Jean-Christophe[97], a literary work[98] and Colas Breugnon[99], a literary work[100], founded in 1919[101].
FAQs
Where was Romain Rolland born?
Romain Rolland's place of birth was Clamecy[2].
Where did Romain Rolland die?
Romain Rolland died in Vézelay[4].
Who were Romain Rolland's parents?
Romain Rolland's father was Émile Rolland[13].
Who was Romain Rolland married to?
Romain Rolland's spouses include Marie Romain Rolland[14] and Clothilde Bréal[15].
What did Romain Rolland do for work?
Romain Rolland worked as writer[6], playwright[7], essayist[8], historian[9], and novelist[10].
Where did Romain Rolland go to school?
Romain Rolland was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26], Lycée Saint-Louis[27], and University of Paris[38].
What awards did Romain Rolland receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[68], Prix Femina[72], and Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[76].
Who did Romain Rolland influence?
Romain Rolland has been cited as an influence by Missak Manouchian[87] and Panait Istrati[93].