Simon Leys
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Summary
Simon Leys is a human[1]. Born in Uccle[2], he… he was born on September 28, 1935[3]. He died in Sydney[4]. He died on August 11, 2014[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], linguist[7], translator[8], essayist[9], and sinologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Simon Leys's place of birth was Uccle[2].
- Simon Leys passed away in Sydney[4].
- Simon Leys was born on September 28, 1935[3].
- Simon Leys died on August 11, 2014[5].
- Simon Leys held citizenship in Belgium[12].
- French was Simon Leys's native language[13].
- Simon Leys's professions included university teacher[6].
- Simon Leys worked as a linguist[7].
- Simon Leys worked as a translator[8].
- Simon Leys's professions included essayist[9].
- Simon Leys worked as a sinologist[10].
- Simon Leys's professions included poet lawyer[14].
- Simon Leys was employed by Australian National University[15].
- Simon Leys was employed by University of Sydney[16].
- Simon Leys was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[17].
- Simon Leys's education included a stint at National Taiwan Normal University[18].
- A notable student of Simon Leys was Kevin Rudd[19].
- A notable work attributed to Simon Leys is The Chairman's New Clothes[20].
- A notable work attributed to Simon Leys is Chinese Shadows[21].
- A notable work attributed to Simon Leys is Burning Forest: Essays on Chinese Culture and Politics[22].
- A notable work attributed to Simon Leys is Orwell or the Horror of Politics[23].
- A notable work attributed to Simon Leys is The Death of Napoleon[24].
- A notable work attributed to Simon Leys is Essais sur la Chine[25].
- Simon Leys received the Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[26].
- Simon Leys received the Prix Renaudot of essay[27].
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Origins and Family
Simon Leys was born in Uccle[2]. He was born on September 28, 1935[3]. French was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at Catholic University of Leuven[17], a Catholic university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1834[30] and National Taiwan Normal University[18], a national university[31], in Taiwan[32], founded in 1946[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], linguist[7], translator[8], essayist[9], sinologist[10], and poet lawyer[14]. Employers include Australian National University[15], a public university[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1946[36], headquartered in Canberra[37] and University of Sydney[16], a public research university[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1850[40], headquartered in Sydney[41]. A notable student of Simon Leys was Kevin Rudd[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Chairman's New Clothes[20], a written work[42]; Chinese Shadows[21], a literary work[43]; Burning Forest: Essays on Chinese Culture and Politics[22], a literary work[44]; Orwell or the Horror of Politics[23], a literary work[45]; The Death of Napoleon[24], a literary work[46]; and Essais sur la Chine[25], a written work[47].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[26], a literary award[48], in France[49], founded in 1969[50]; Prix Renaudot of essay[27], a class of award[51], in France[52], founded in 2003[53]; Prix Femina[54], a literary award[55], in France[56], founded in 1904[57]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[58], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Jean Walter Prize[61], a literary award[62], in France[63], founded in 1964[64]; and Prix Stanislas Julien[65], a literary award[66], in France[67], founded in 1872[68].
Death and Burial
Simon Leys died on August 11, 2014[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. The cause of death was cancer[69].
Why It Matters
Simon Leys has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
FAQs
Where was Simon Leys born?
Simon Leys was born in Uccle[2].
Where did Simon Leys die?
Simon Leys passed away in Sydney[4].
What did Simon Leys do for work?
Simon Leys worked as university teacher[6], linguist[7], translator[8], essayist[9], and sinologist[10].
Where did Simon Leys go to school?
Simon Leys was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[17] and National Taiwan Normal University[18].
What awards did Simon Leys receive?
Honors received include Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[26], Prix Renaudot of essay[27], Prix Femina[54], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[58].