Valery Larbaud

French writer and poet (1881-1957)
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Valery Larbaud
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Valery Larbaud

Summary

Valery Larbaud is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vichy[2]. He was born on August 29, 1881[3]. He passed away in Vichy[4]. He died on February 2, 1957[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], essayist[9], and diarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Valery Larbaud was born in Vichy[2].
  • Valery Larbaud passed away in Vichy[4].
  • Valery Larbaud was born on August 29, 1881[3].
  • Valery Larbaud died on February 2, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Bartins Cemetery of Vichy[12].
  • Valery Larbaud's father was Nicolas Larbaud[13].
  • Valery Larbaud held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Valery Larbaud's native language[15].
  • Valery Larbaud worked as a poet[6].
  • Valery Larbaud's professions included translator[7].
  • Valery Larbaud worked as a writer[8].
  • Valery Larbaud's professions included essayist[9].
  • Valery Larbaud worked as a diarist[10].
  • Valery Larbaud's professions included literary critic[16].
  • Valery Larbaud's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Valery Larbaud is Fermina Márquez[18].
  • Valery Larbaud received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Valery Larbaud received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Valery Larbaud received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Valery Larbaud received the Grand prix national des Lettres[22].
  • Valery Larbaud received the Commander of the Order of Saint Agatha[23].
  • Valery Larbaud received the Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[24].
  • Valery Larbaud was a member of Association des amis de Robert Brasillach[25].
  • Valery Larbaud is recorded as male[26].
  • Valery Larbaud's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vichy[2], Valery Larbaud… he was born on August 29, 1881[3]. His father was Nicolas Larbaud[13]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Valery Larbaud's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], essayist[9], diarist[10], and literary critic[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Valery Larbaud is Fermina Márquez[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Grand prix national des Lettres[22], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 1950[36]; Commander of the Order of Saint Agatha[23]; and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[24], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1950[39].

Death and Burial

Valery Larbaud died on February 2, 1957[5]. He passed away in Vichy[4]. Burial took place at Bartins Cemetery of Vichy[12].

Why It Matters

Valery Larbaud ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Francis de Miomandre[42], a writer[43], 1880–1959[44], of France[45], awarded the Prix Goncourt[46], specialised in writing[47].

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[13].

What did Valery Larbaud do for work?

Valery Larbaud worked as poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], essayist[9], and diarist[10].

Where did Valery Larbaud go to school?

Valery Larbaud was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[17].

What awards did Valery Larbaud receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], and Grand prix national des Lettres[22].

Who did Valery Larbaud influence?

Valery Larbaud has been cited as an influence by Francis de Miomandre[42].

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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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