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Alfred Jarry

French writer (1873–1907)
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Alfred Jarry
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Summary

Alfred Jarry was born on September 8, 1873[1], in Laval[2]. He died on November 1, 1907[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and printmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,887 views/month, #7,104 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: October 8, 1873[11]
  • Place of burial: Cimetière parisien de Bagneux[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Occupation: critic[15], visual artist[16], draftsperson[17], graphic artist[18], dramaturge[19]
  • Field of work: performing arts[20]
  • Educated at: Lycée Henri-IV[21]
  • Notable work: Exploits and Opinions of Dr. Faustroll, Pataphysician[22], Ubu roi[23], Ubu in Ketten[24], Ubu sur la Butte[25], Les jours et les nuits[26], Q141439408[27], Les Minutes de sable mémorial[28], Caesar Antichrist[29], L’Amour en visites[30], L'Amour absolu[31], Messaline[32], Supermale[33], Pantagruel[34], Q141439537[35]
  • Award received: Concours général[36]
  • Sex or gender: male[37]
  • Commons category: Alfred Jarry[38]
  • Archives at: Bibliothèque de Laval[39]
  • Cause of death: tuberculosis[40]
  • Family name: Jarry[41]
  • Given name: Alfred[42]
  • Pseudonym: Docteur Faustroll[43], Père Ubu[44], Alain Jans[45]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Alfred Jarry[46]
  • Commons gallery: Alfred Jarry[47]
  • Medical condition: tuberculosis[48]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[49]

Why It Matters

Alfred Jarry has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Eugène Ionesco[52], a playwright[53], 1909–1994[54], of Romania[55], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[56], specialised in performing arts[57].

Works attributed to him include Ubu roi[58], a literary work[59] and Exploits and Opinions of Dr. Faustroll, Pataphysician[60], a literary work[61].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Jarry born?

Alfred Jarry was born in Laval[2].

Where did Alfred Jarry die?

Alfred Jarry passed away in Paris[4].

What did Alfred Jarry do for work?

Alfred Jarry worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and printmaker[9].

Where did Alfred Jarry go to school?

Alfred Jarry was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[21].

What awards did Alfred Jarry receive?

Honors received include Concours général[36].

Who did Alfred Jarry influence?

Alfred Jarry has been cited as an influence by Eugène Ionesco[52].

Related Entities

Beverly Aadland Eugène Ionesco France Laval Museum of Modern Art National Gallery of Art UbuWeb Van Gogh Museum

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  2. [4] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [39] ↑ . research.reading.ac.uk. Retrieved . research.reading.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [43] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [44] ↑ . correspondence. wikidata.org.
  30. [45] ↑ . L'Ymagier. wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [52] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [58] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [60] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [56] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [57] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [59] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [61] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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