Eugène Ionesco

Romanian-French playwright (1909–1994)
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Eugène Ionesco

Summary

Eugène Ionesco is a human[1]. His place of birth was Slatina[2]. He was born on November 26, 1909[3]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 28, 1994[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], diarist[9], and illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,493 views/month, #6,879 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Ionesco's place of birth was Slatina[2].
  • Eugène Ionesco died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Eugène Ionesco was born on November 26, 1909[3].
  • Eugène Ionesco died on March 28, 1994[5].
  • Eugène Ionesco is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Among Eugène Ionesco's spouses was Rodica Ionesco[13].
  • A child of Eugène Ionesco was Q134818580[14].
  • Eugène Ionesco held citizenship in Romania[15].
  • Eugène Ionesco held citizenship in France[16].
  • Romanian was Eugène Ionesco's native language[17].
  • Eugène Ionesco's professions included playwright[6].
  • Eugène Ionesco worked as a poet[7].
  • Eugène Ionesco worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Eugène Ionesco's professions included diarist[9].
  • Eugène Ionesco's professions included illustrator[10].
  • Eugène Ionesco worked as a graphic artist[18].
  • Eugène Ionesco's field of work was performing arts[19].
  • Eugène Ionesco's field of work was literary activity[20].
  • Eugène Ionesco's field of work was drama[21].
  • Eugène Ionesco's field of work was poetry[22].
  • Eugène Ionesco held the position of seat 6 of the Académie française[23].
  • Eugène Ionesco was educated at University of Bucharest[24].
  • Eugène Ionesco's education included a stint at Carol I National College[25].
  • Eugène Ionesco's education included a stint at Fraţii Buzeşti National College[26].
  • Eugène Ionesco was educated at Saint Sava College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Slatina[2], Eugène Ionesco… he was born on November 26, 1909[3]. Romanian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Bucharest[24], a public university[28], in Romania[29], founded in 1864[30], headquartered in Bucharest[31]; Carol I National College[25], a school[32], in Romania[33], founded in 1826[34]; Fraţii Buzeşti National College[26], a school[35], in Romania[36], founded in 1882[37]; and Saint Sava College[27], a high school[38], in Romania[39], founded in 1864[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], diarist[9], illustrator[10], and graphic artist[18]. Fields of work include performing arts[19], a type of arts[41]; literary activity[20]; drama[21], a literary mode[42]; and poetry[22], a literary form[43]. Eugène Ionesco held the position of seat 6 of the Académie française[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[44], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Prince Pierre Award[47], an award[48], in Monaco[49], founded in 1951[50]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[51], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; Jerusalem Prize[54], a literary award[55], in Israel[56], founded in 1963[57]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[58], a civil decoration[59], in Prussia[60], founded in 1842[61]; and Prix du Brigadier[62], a theatre award[63], in France[64], founded in 1960[65].

Personal Life

Among Eugène Ionesco's spouses was Rodica Ionesco[13]. A child of him was Q134818580[14]. His religion is recorded as Orthodox Christian[66]. He was affiliated with the Transnational Radical Party[67].

Death and Burial

Eugène Ionesco died on March 28, 1994[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Eugène Ionesco ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,493 views/month, #6,879 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Works attributed to him include The Bald Soprano[70], a literary work[71]; The Chairs[72], a literary work[73]; Rhinoceros[74], a literary work[75], founded in 1959[76]; The Lesson[77], a literary work[78]; Macbett[79], a literary work[80]; and Exit the King[81], a literary work[82].

FAQs

Where was Eugène Ionesco born?

Eugène Ionesco's place of birth was Slatina[2].

Where did Eugène Ionesco die?

Eugène Ionesco died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Eugène Ionesco married to?

Eugène Ionesco's spouses include Rodica Ionesco[13].

What did Eugène Ionesco do for work?

Eugène Ionesco worked as playwright[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], diarist[9], and illustrator[10].

Where did Eugène Ionesco go to school?

Eugène Ionesco was educated at University of Bucharest[24], Carol I National College[25], Fraţii Buzeşti National College[26], and Saint Sava College[27].

What awards did Eugène Ionesco receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[44], Prince Pierre Award[47], Commander of the National Order of Merit[51], and Jerusalem Prize[54].

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