Charles Derennes

French novelist, essayist and poet (1882-1930)
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Summary

Charles Derennes was born on August 4, 1882[1], in Villeneuve-sur-Lot[2]. He died on April 27, 1930[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5], literary critic[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1882[11]
  • Date of death: April 28, 1930[12], 1930[13]
  • Father: Gustave Derennes[14]
  • Spouse: Rosita Finlay[15]
  • Country of citizenship: France[16]
  • Occupation: essayist[17]
  • Educated at: Lycée Henri-IV[18], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], Faculty of Arts of Paris[20]
  • Notable work: Le Bestiaire sentimental[21]
  • Award received: Prix Femina[22], prix Archon-Despérouses[23], Prix d'Académie[24], Montyon Prize[25], laureate of the Consistori del Gay Saber[26], Knight of the Legion of Honour[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Commons category: Charles Derennes[29]
  • Family name: Derennes[30]
  • Given name: Charles[31]
  • Described by source: Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33], Occitan[34]
  • Commons Creator page: Charles Derennes[35]
  • Has written for: Tèrra d'òc[36], La Revue félibréenne[37]
  • Writing language: French[38], Occitan[39]

Why It Matters

Charles Derennes is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Charles Derennes born?

Charles Derennes was born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot[2].

Where did Charles Derennes die?

Charles Derennes died in Paris[4].

Who were Charles Derennes's parents?

Charles Derennes's father was Gustave Derennes[14].

Who was Charles Derennes married to?

Charles Derennes's spouses include Rosita Finlay[15].

What did Charles Derennes do for work?

Charles Derennes worked as a poet[5], literary critic[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Charles Derennes go to school?

Charles Derennes was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[18], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[20].

What awards did Charles Derennes receive?

Honors received include Prix Femina[22], prix Archon-Despérouses[23], and Prix d'Académie[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [13] ↑ . Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours. wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours. wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours. wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours. wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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