Edmond Jabès
French writer and poet (1912–1991)
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Summary
Edmond Jabès was born on April 16, 1912[1], in Cairo[2]. He died on January 2, 1991[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (544 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: 5th arrondissement of Paris[8]
- Date of birth: April 14, 1912[9]
- Place of burial: Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10], Grave of Jabès[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12], Egypt[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Award received: Grand prix national de la poésie[15], Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and Science[16]
- Member of: Art et Liberté[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: poetry[19]
- Commons category: Edmond Jabès[20]
- Given name: Edmond[21]
- Significant event: funeral[22]
- Work location: Paris[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
- Name in native language: Edmond Jabès[25]
- Writing language: French[26]
Why It Matters
Edmond Jabès has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Edmond Jabès born?
Edmond Jabès was born in Cairo[2].
Where did Edmond Jabès die?
Edmond Jabès passed away in Paris[4].
What did Edmond Jabès do for work?
Edmond Jabès worked as a writer[5] and poet[6].
What awards did Edmond Jabès receive?
Honors received include Grand prix national de la poésie[15] and Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and Science[16].