Louis Jouvet
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Summary
Louis Jouvet was born on December 24, 1887[1], in Crozon[2]. He died on August 16, 1951[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an actor[5], theatrical director[6], teacher[7], theatre manager[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,073 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 17, 1951[11]
- Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Madeleine Ozeray[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Occupation: drama teacher[16], director[17]
- Student: Christian Casadesus[18], Jean Meyer[19]
- Member of: Cartel des quatre[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Louis Jouvet[22]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[23]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[24]
- Family name: Jouvet[25]
- Given name: Louis[26]
- Student of: Louis Leloir[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Name in native language: Louis Jouvet[31]
- Start of work period: 1908[32]
- End of work period: 1951[33]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[34]
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Country: FR[35]
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Began / founded: 1887-12-24[36]
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Ended / dissolved: 1951-08-16[37]
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MusicBrainz ID: 188398fe-dc81-465a-b466-fe02ff492e3a[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Louis Jouvet include Théâtre de l'Athénée[39], a theatre building[40], in France[41], founded in 1894[42].
Why It Matters
Louis Jouvet has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Théâtre de l'Athénée[39], a theatre building[40], in France[41], founded in 1894[42].
FAQs
Where was Louis Jouvet born?
Louis Jouvet's place of birth was Crozon[2].
Where did Louis Jouvet die?
Louis Jouvet died in Paris[4].
Who was Louis Jouvet married to?
Louis Jouvet's spouses include Madeleine Ozeray[13].
What did Louis Jouvet do for work?
Louis Jouvet worked as an actor[5], theatrical director[6], teacher[7], theatre manager[8], and film director[9].