Jacques Ferron
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Summary
Jacques Ferron was born on January 20, 1921[1], in Louiseville[2]. He died on April 22, 1985[3], in Saint-Lambert[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], playwright[6], physician writer[7], politician[8], and medic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Joseph-Alphonse Ferron[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Occupation: storyteller[13], short story writer[14], novelist[15], writer[16]
- Educated at: Laval University[17], Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf[18], Cégep de Saint-Laurent[19]
- Award received: Governor General's Award for French-language fiction[20], Prix Athanase-David[21], Q132485596[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Rhinoceros Party of Canada[24], Parti Québécois[25]
- Commons category: Jacques Ferron[26]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27]
- Residence: Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine[28], Montreal[29], Longueuil[30], Saint-Lambert[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[32]
- Family name: Ferron[33]
- Given name: Jacques[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Depicted by: The Cabinet of Doctor Ferron[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Different from: Jacques Ferron[38]
- Sibling: Marcelle Ferron[39], Madeleine Ferron[40], Paul Ferron[41]
- Candidacy in election: 1958 Canadian federal election[42], 1972 Canadian federal election[43], 1974 Canadian federal election[44], 1979 Canadian federal election[45]
Why It Matters
Jacques Ferron has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Jacques Ferron born?
Jacques Ferron was born in Louiseville[2].
Where did Jacques Ferron die?
Jacques Ferron passed away in Saint-Lambert[4].
Who were Jacques Ferron's parents?
Jacques Ferron's father was Joseph-Alphonse Ferron[11].
What did Jacques Ferron do for work?
Jacques Ferron worked as a journalist[5], playwright[6], physician writer[7], politician[8], and medic[9].
Where did Jacques Ferron go to school?
Jacques Ferron was educated at Laval University[17], Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf[18], and Cégep de Saint-Laurent[19].
What awards did Jacques Ferron receive?
Honors received include Governor General's Award for French-language fiction[20], Prix Athanase-David[21], and Q132485596[22].