Valery Larbaud
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Summary
Valery Larbaud was born on August 29, 1881[1], in Vichy[2]. He died on February 2, 1957[3], in Vichy[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], essayist[8], and diarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (598 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bartins Cemetery of Vichy[11]
- Father: Nicolas Larbaud[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Ethnic group: French[15]
- Occupation: literary critic[16], prose writer[17]
- Educated at: Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18]
- Notable work: Fermina Márquez[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Grand prix national des Lettres[23], Commander of the Order of Saint Agatha[24], Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Valery Larbaud[27]
- Residence: rue du Cardinal-Lemoine[28]
- Family name: Larbaud[29]
- Given name: Valery (prenom)[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Valery Larbaud[31]
- Medical condition: stroke[32]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34], German[35], English[36], Spanish[37], Italian[38]
- Birth name: Valery Nicolas Larbaud[39]
- Name in native language: Valery Larbaud[40]
Why It Matters
Valery Larbaud has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Francis de Miomandre[43], a writer[44], 1880–1959[45], of France[46], awarded the Prix Goncourt[47], specialised in writing[48].
FAQs
Where was Valery Larbaud born?
Valery Larbaud was born in Vichy[2].
Where did Valery Larbaud die?
Valery Larbaud died in Vichy[4].
Who were Valery Larbaud's parents?
Valery Larbaud's father was Nicolas Larbaud[12].
What did Valery Larbaud do for work?
Valery Larbaud worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], essayist[8], and diarist[9].
Where did Valery Larbaud go to school?
Valery Larbaud was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18].
What awards did Valery Larbaud receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], and Grand prix national des Lettres[23].
Who did Valery Larbaud influence?
Valery Larbaud has been cited as an influence by Francis de Miomandre[43].