Léon Bloy
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Summary
Léon Bloy was born on July 11, 1846[1], in Périgueux[2]. He died on November 3, 1917[3], in rue André Theuriet[4]. He worked as a writer[5], essayist[6], diarist[7], poet[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,464 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine[11]
- Spouse: Jeanne Bloy[12]
- Child: Madeleine Bloy-Souberbielle[13], Véronique Bloy-Tichý[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Native language: French[16]
- Occupation: short story writer[17]
- Notable work: Le Désespéré[18], The Woman Who Was Poor[19], Q19199446[20], Q19199418[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: polemical lampoon[24], diary[25]
- Commons category: Léon Bloy[26]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[27]
- Family name: Bloy[28]
- Given name: Léon[29], Henri[30], Marie[31]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[32], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[33]
- Participant in: Catholic literary revival[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35]
- Nickname: Le Mendiant ingrat[36], Le Pèlerin de l'absolu[37]
- Commons Creator page: Léon Bloy[38]
- Birth name: Léon-Henri-Marie Bloy[39]
- Name in native language: Léon Bloy[40]
- Number of children: 4[41]
Why It Matters
Léon Bloy has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Georges Bernanos[44], a writer[45], 1888–1948[46], of France[47], awarded the Prix Femina[48], specialised in literature[49]; Fabrice Hadjadj[50], an essayist[51], b. 1971[52], of France[53], awarded the Grand prix catholique de littérature[54]; and Jaime Eyzaguirre[55], a historian[56], 1908–1968[57], of Chile[58], awarded the Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[59].
FAQs
Where was Léon Bloy born?
Léon Bloy was born in Périgueux[2].
Where did Léon Bloy die?
Léon Bloy died in rue André Theuriet[4].
Who was Léon Bloy married to?
Léon Bloy's spouses include Jeanne Bloy[12].
What did Léon Bloy do for work?
Léon Bloy worked as a writer[5], essayist[6], diarist[7], poet[8], and novelist[9].
Who did Léon Bloy influence?
Léon Bloy has been cited as an influence by Georges Bernanos[44], Fabrice Hadjadj[50], and Jaime Eyzaguirre[55].