Félix Fénéon
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Summary
Félix Fénéon was born on June 22, 1861[1], in Turin[2]. He died on February 29, 1944[3], in Châtenay-Malabry[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], translator[6], art critic[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (687 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10], Grave of Félix Fénéon[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12], Kingdom of Italy[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Field of work: writer[15]
- Employer: La Revue Blanche[16], Bernheim-Jeune[17], Éditions de la Sirène, Paris[18]
- Member of: Académie Mallarmé[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Félix Fénéon[21]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[22]
- Family name: Fénéon[23]
- Given name: Félix[24]
- Commons gallery: Félix Fénéon[25]
- Work location: Paris[26]
- Described by source: French-language art critics bibliographies[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
- Commons Creator page: Félix Fénéon[30]
- Name in native language: Félix Fénéon[31]
- Owner of: Poseuse de dos[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Provenance[33]
- Writing language: French[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Félix Fénéon include Fénéon Prize[35], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1949[38].
Why It Matters
Félix Fénéon has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Józef Pankiewicz[41], a painter[42], 1866–1940[43], of Poland[44], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[45], specialised in painting[46].
He is credited with the discovery of Neo-impressionism[47], an art movement[48]. Entities named for him include Fénéon Prize[35], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1949[38].
FAQs
Where was Félix Fénéon born?
Félix Fénéon's place of birth was Turin[2].
Where did Félix Fénéon die?
Félix Fénéon died in Châtenay-Malabry[4].
What did Félix Fénéon do for work?
Félix Fénéon worked as a journalist[5], translator[6], art critic[7], and writer[8].
Who did Félix Fénéon influence?
Félix Fénéon has been cited as an influence by Józef Pankiewicz[41].
What did Félix Fénéon discover?
Félix Fénéon is credited as discoverer of Neo-impressionism[47].