Henri Bosco
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Summary
Henri Bosco was born on November 16, 1888[1], in Avignon[2]. He died on May 4, 1976[3], in Nice[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], children's writer[7], teacher[8], and young adult author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,189 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery in Lourmarin[11]
- Father: Louis Bosco[12]
- Spouse: Madeleine Bosco[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Occupation: novelist[15]
- Educated at: Grenoble Alpes University[16]
- Award received: Prix Renaudot[17], Ambassadors' Prize[18], Grand prix national des Lettres[19], Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[20], Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy[21], Louis Barthou Prize[22], Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[24], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Henri Bosco[27]
- Archives at: Q139958513[28], CIRDÒC - Institut occitan de cultura[29]
- Academic degree: licence ès lettres[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[31]
- Family name: Bosco[32]
- Given name: Henri[33], Enri[34]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[35], Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours[36], Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours : supplément à l'édition de 2009[37]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39], Occitan[40]
- Birth name: Fernand Marius Bosco[41]
Why It Matters
Henri Bosco has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Henri Bosco born?
Henri Bosco was born in Avignon[2].
Where did Henri Bosco die?
Henri Bosco died in Nice[4].
Who were Henri Bosco's parents?
Henri Bosco's father was Louis Bosco[12].
Who was Henri Bosco married to?
Henri Bosco's spouses include Madeleine Bosco[13].
What did Henri Bosco do for work?
Henri Bosco worked as a writer[5], poet[6], children's writer[7], teacher[8], and young adult author[9].
Where did Henri Bosco go to school?
Henri Bosco was educated at Grenoble Alpes University[16].
What awards did Henri Bosco receive?
Honors received include Prix Renaudot[17], Ambassadors' Prize[18], Grand prix national des Lettres[19], and Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[20].