Jean Fayard

French writer (1902-1978)
Person human Q788152
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Jean Fayard

Summary

Jean Fayard is a human[1]. He was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on January 24, 1902[3]. He passed away in Dinan[4]. He died on September 26, 1978[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean Fayard's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean Fayard passed away in Dinan[4].
  • Jean Fayard died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[10].
  • Jean Fayard was born on January 24, 1902[3].
  • Jean Fayard died on September 26, 1978[5].
  • Jean Fayard's father was Joseph-Arthème Fayard[11].
  • Jean Fayard held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Jean Fayard's native language[13].
  • Jean Fayard's professions included publisher[6].
  • Jean Fayard's professions included journalist[7].
  • Jean Fayard worked as a writer[8].
  • Jean Fayard's field of work was journalism[14].
  • Jean Fayard's field of work was prose[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Fayard is Q3281067[16].
  • Jean Fayard received the Prix Goncourt[17].
  • Jean Fayard received the Louis Barthou Prize[18].
  • Jean Fayard is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean Fayard's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean Fayard's Commons category is recorded as Jean Fayard[21].
  • Jean Fayard's given name is recorded as Jean[22].
  • Jean Fayard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Jean Fayard's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean Fayard'}[24].
  • Jean Fayard's sibling is recorded as Yvonne Fayard[25].
  • Jean Fayard's writing language is recorded as French[26].

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Origins and Family

Jean Fayard's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on January 24, 1902[3]. His father was Joseph-Arthème Fayard[11]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. Fields of work include journalism[14], an industry[27] and prose[15], a literary form[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Fayard is Q3281067[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[17], a literary award[29], in France[30], founded in 1903[31] and Louis Barthou Prize[18], a literary award[32], in France[33].

Death and Burial

Jean Fayard died on September 26, 1978[5]. Recorded place of death include Dinan[4], a commune of France[34], in France[35], founded in 2018[36] and 13th arrondissement of Paris[10], a municipal arrondissement of France[37], in France[38], founded in 1860[39].

Why It Matters

Jean Fayard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Jean Fayard born?

Jean Fayard's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean Fayard die?

Jean Fayard passed away in Dinan[4].

Who were Jean Fayard's parents?

Jean Fayard's father was Joseph-Arthème Fayard[11].

What did Jean Fayard do for work?

Jean Fayard worked as publisher[6], journalist[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Jean Fayard receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[17] and Louis Barthou Prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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