Violette Leduc
French writer (1907–1972)
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Summary
Violette Leduc was born on April 7, 1907[1], in Arras[2]. She died on May 28, 1972[3], in Faucon[4]. She worked as a writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,868 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 8, 1907[7]
- Place of burial: Q116244918[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Native language: French[10]
- Notable work: L'Affamée[11], Ravages (roman)[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[14]
- Commons category: Violette Leduc[15]
- Archives at: Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives[16]
- Cause of death: breast cancer[17]
- Family name: Leduc[18]
- Given name: Violette[19]
- Topic's main category: Q31949571[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Nominated for: Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
- Birth name: Thérèse Andrée Violette Leduc[24]
- Name in native language: Violette Leduc[25]
- Different from: Eugène Viollet-le-Duc[26]
- Writing language: French[27]
Why It Matters
Violette Leduc has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Violette Leduc born?
Violette Leduc was born in Arras[2].
Where did Violette Leduc die?
Violette Leduc died in Faucon[4].
What did Violette Leduc do for work?
Violette Leduc worked as a writer[5].