Jean-Denis Bredin

French Lawyer and writer (1929–2021)
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Summary

Jean-Denis Bredin is a human[1]. Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1929[3]. He died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 1, 2021[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], writer[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Denis Bredin was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin was born on May 17, 1929[3].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin died on September 1, 2021[5].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin is buried at Goult[10].
  • Among Jean-Denis Bredin's spouses was Danièle Hervier-Bredin[11].
  • A child of Jean-Denis Bredin was Frédérique Bredin[12].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin worked as a writer[7].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin worked as a jurist[8].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin's field of work was law[14].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin's field of work was creative and professional writing[15].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin's field of work was non-fiction literature[16].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin held the position of president[17].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin held the position of member of the Académie française[18].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin held the position of Secrétaire de la Conférence‎[19].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin was employed by University of Rennes[20].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin was employed by University of Lille[21].
  • Among Jean-Denis Bredin's employers was Paris Dauphine University[22].
  • Among Jean-Denis Bredin's employers was University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[23].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[24].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[25].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin was educated at Paris Law Faculty[26].
  • Jean-Denis Bredin's doctoral advisor was Henry Solus[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Denis Bredin's place of birth was 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 17, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Charlemagne[24], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[25], a faculty[31], in France[32], founded in 1808[33]; and Paris Law Faculty[26], a faculty of law[34], in France[35], founded in 1806[36]. Jean-Denis Bredin's doctoral advisor was Henry Solus[27]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Juridical Science[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], writer[7], and jurist[8]. Fields of work include law[14], a field of work[38]; creative and professional writing[15], an academic discipline[39]; and non-fiction literature[16], a sub-set of literature[40]. Employers include University of Rennes[20], a university in France[41], in France[42], founded in 1460[43]; University of Lille[21], a public research university[44], in France[45], founded in 1559[46], headquartered in Lille[47]; Paris Dauphine University[22], a grand établissement[48], in France[49], founded in 1968[50], headquartered in Paris[51]; and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[23], a university in France[52], in France[53], founded in 1971[54], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[55]. Positions held include president[17], a position[56]; member of the Académie française[18]; and Secrétaire de la Conférence‎[19], a position[57], in France[58]. Jean-Denis Bredin supervised Jean-Pierre Brouillaud as a doctoral student[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix Gobert[60], a literary award[61], in France[62], founded in 1834[63]; Prix Feydeau de Brou[64], a literary award[65], in France[66]; Pierre Lafue Prize[67], a literary award[68], in France[69], founded in 1977[70]; Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[71]; and Prix du Mémorial, grand prix littéraire d'Ajaccio[72].

Personal Life

Among Jean-Denis Bredin's spouses was Danièle Hervier-Bredin[11]. A child of him was Frédérique Bredin[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[73]. He was affiliated with the Radical Party of the Left[74].

Death and Burial

Jean-Denis Bredin died on September 1, 2021[5]. He died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Goult[10].

Why It Matters

Jean-Denis Bredin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Denis Bredin born?

Jean-Denis Bredin was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Denis Bredin die?

Jean-Denis Bredin died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jean-Denis Bredin married to?

Jean-Denis Bredin's spouses include Danièle Hervier-Bredin[11].

What did Jean-Denis Bredin do for work?

Jean-Denis Bredin worked as lawyer[6], writer[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Jean-Denis Bredin go to school?

Jean-Denis Bredin was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[24], Faculty of Arts of Paris[25], and Paris Law Faculty[26].

What awards did Jean-Denis Bredin receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix Gobert[60], Prix Feydeau de Brou[64], Pierre Lafue Prize[67], and Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[71].

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  2. [75] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held → president, member of the Académie française, Secrétaire de la Conférence‎
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    Religion or worldview → Catholicism
    Spouse → Danièle Hervier-Bredin
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