Henry de Montherlant
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Summary
Henry de Montherlant was born on April 20, 1895[1], in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on September 21, 1972[3], in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], novelist[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,126 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: forum[10]
- Father: Joseph Millon de Montherlant[11]
- Mother: Marguerite Camusat de Riancey[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Position held: member of the Académie française[15], general secretary[16]
- Educated at: Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17], Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[18]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[20], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21], Montyon Prize[22], Northcliffe Prize[23], Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918[24]
- Member of: Académie Française[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Henry de Montherlant[27]
- Cause of death: cyanide poisoning[28]
- Residence: rue Lauriston[29], rue de Bourgogne[30], quai Voltaire[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[32]
- Family name: de Montherlant[33]
- Given name: Henry[34]
- Pseudonym: François Lazergue[35]
- Significant event: funeral[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Henry de Montherlant[37]
- Manner of death: suicide[38]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[39]
- Participant in: WWII Axis collaboration in France[40]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
Why It Matters
Henry de Montherlant has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include The Dead Queen[45], a literary work[46].
FAQs
Where was Henry de Montherlant born?
Henry de Montherlant was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Henry de Montherlant die?
Henry de Montherlant died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Henry de Montherlant's parents?
Henry de Montherlant's father was Joseph Millon de Montherlant[11]. Henry de Montherlant's mother was Marguerite Camusat de Riancey[12].
What did Henry de Montherlant do for work?
Henry de Montherlant worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], novelist[7], and poet[8].
Where did Henry de Montherlant go to school?
Henry de Montherlant was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[17] and Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[18].
What awards did Henry de Montherlant receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française[20], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21], and Montyon Prize[22].