Madeleine Gagnon
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Summary
Madeleine Gagnon was born on July 27, 1938[1], in Amqui[2]. She died on April 30, 2026[3]. She worked as a literary critic[4], novelist[5], essayist[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[10]
- Occupation: writer[11], university teacher[12], teacher of literature[13]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[14], literary criticism[15]
- Employer: Université du Québec à Montréal[16], Université de Montréal[17]
- Educated at: Aix-Marseille University[18], Université de Montréal[19]
- Award received: Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20], Governor General's Award for French-language poetry[21], Prix Athanase-David[22], Member of the Order of Canada[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Family name: Gagnon[25]
- Given name: Madeleine[26]
- Described by source: Cachées par la forêt : 138 femmes de lettres oubliées[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28], Czech[29]
- Name in native language: Madeleine Gagnon[30]
- Writing language: French[31]
Why It Matters
Madeleine Gagnon is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Madeleine Gagnon born?
Madeleine Gagnon's place of birth was Amqui[2].
What did Madeleine Gagnon do for work?
Madeleine Gagnon worked as a literary critic[4], novelist[5], essayist[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8].
Where did Madeleine Gagnon go to school?
Madeleine Gagnon was educated at Aix-Marseille University[18] and Université de Montréal[19].
What awards did Madeleine Gagnon receive?
Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20], Governor General's Award for French-language poetry[21], Prix Athanase-David[22], and Member of the Order of Canada[23].