André Savignon

French writer (1878–1947)
Person human Q934708
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André Savignon

Summary

André Savignon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tarbes[2]. He was born on January 1, 1878[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 10, 1947[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and prose writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tarbes[2], André Savignon…
  • André Savignon died in London[4].
  • André Savignon was born on January 1, 1878[3].
  • André Savignon died on January 10, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Q28040984[10].
  • André Savignon held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was André Savignon's native language[12].
  • André Savignon worked as a journalist[6].
  • André Savignon worked as a writer[7].
  • André Savignon worked as a prose writer[8].
  • André Savignon's field of work was journalism[13].
  • André Savignon's field of work was prose[14].
  • A notable work attributed to André Savignon is Filles de la pluie[15].
  • André Savignon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • André Savignon received the Prix Goncourt[17].
  • André Savignon is recorded as male[18].
  • André Savignon's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • André Savignon's Commons category is recorded as André Savignon[20].
  • André Savignon's archives at is recorded as La contemporaine[21].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[22].
  • André Savignon's family name is recorded as Savignon[23].
  • André Savignon's given name is recorded as André[24].
  • André Savignon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • André Savignon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • André Savignon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'André Savignon'}[27].

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Origins and Family

André Savignon's place of birth was Tarbes[2]. He was born on January 1, 1878[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and prose writer[8]. Fields of work include journalism[13], an industry[28] and prose[14], a literary form[29].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to André Savignon is Filles de la pluie[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[30], in France[31] and Prix Goncourt[17], a literary award[32], in France[33], founded in 1903[34].

Death and Burial

André Savignon died on January 10, 1947[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[22]. Burial took place at Q28040984[10].

Why It Matters

André Savignon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was André Savignon born?

André Savignon's place of birth was Tarbes[2].

Where did André Savignon die?

André Savignon passed away in London[4].

What did André Savignon do for work?

André Savignon worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and prose writer[8].

What awards did André Savignon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16] and Prix Goncourt[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . calames.abes.fr. Retrieved . calames.abes.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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