Willy Ronis
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Summary
Willy Ronis was born on August 14, 1910[1], in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on September 12, 2009[3], in 20th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], university teacher[6], and photojournalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (507 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 11, 2009[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Employer: École des beaux-arts d'Avignon[11]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[12], Commander of the National Order of Merit[13], Lucie Award[14], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15], Grand Prix National de la Photographie[16], prix Nadar Gens d'images[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Officer of the National Order of Merit[19]
- Member of: Les 30 x 40[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Movement: Le Groupe des XV[22], humanistic photography[23]
- Commons category: Willy Ronis[24]
- Archives at: Médiathèque du patrimoine et de la photographie[25]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[26]
- Family name: Ronis[27]
- Given name: Willy[28]
- Work location: Belleville[29]
- Participant in: Postwar European Photography[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
- Name in native language: Willy Ronis[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[33]
Why It Matters
Willy Ronis has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Willy Ronis born?
Willy Ronis's place of birth was 9th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Willy Ronis die?
Willy Ronis passed away in 20th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Willy Ronis do for work?
Willy Ronis worked as a photographer[5], university teacher[6], and photojournalist[7].
What awards did Willy Ronis receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[12], Commander of the National Order of Merit[13], Lucie Award[14], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15].