Marcel Proust
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Marcel Proust
Summary
Marcel Proust is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on July 10, 1871[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 18, 1922[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], essayist[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,040 views/month, #4,877 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Marcel Proust's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
- Marcel Proust died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Marcel Proust was born on July 10, 1871[3].
- Marcel Proust died on November 18, 1922[5].
- Marcel Proust is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
- Burial took place at Marcel Proust's tomb[13].
- Marcel Proust's father was Adrien Proust[14].
- Marcel Proust's mother was Jeanne-Clémence Proust[15].
- Marcel Proust held citizenship in France[16].
- French was Marcel Proust's native language[17].
- Marcel Proust worked as a novelist[6].
- Marcel Proust worked as an essayist[7].
- Marcel Proust's professions included writer[8].
- Marcel Proust's professions included literary critic[9].
- Marcel Proust worked as a poet[10].
- Marcel Proust's professions included prose writer[18].
- Marcel Proust's field of work was novel[19].
- Marcel Proust was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[20].
- Marcel Proust's education included a stint at University of Paris[21].
- A notable work attributed to Marcel Proust is In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower[22].
- A notable work attributed to Marcel Proust is In Search of Lost Time[23].
- A notable work attributed to Marcel Proust is Jean Santeuil[24].
- Marcel Proust received the Prix Goncourt[25].
- Marcel Proust received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Marcel Proust received the Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1871-07-10[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1922-11-18[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 90c1a0cf-6822-46c7-8bc6-5a158e8a0d13[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Marcel Proust was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on July 10, 1871[3]. His father was Adrien Proust[14]. His mother was Jeanne-Clémence Proust[15]. French was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[20], an academic institution[34], in France[35], founded in 1872[36] and University of Paris[21], a former entity[37], in France[38], founded in 1150[39], headquartered in Paris[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], essayist[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], poet[10], and prose writer[18]. Marcel Proust's field of work was novel[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower[22], a literary work[41]; In Search of Lost Time[23], a book series[42], founded in 2000[43]; and Jean Santeuil[24], a literary work[44]. Things named for Marcel Proust include Proust[45] and 26883 Marcelproust[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix Goncourt[25], a literary award[47], in France[48], founded in 1903[49]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[27], a literary award[52], in France[53], founded in 1950[54].
Death and Burial
Marcel Proust died on November 18, 1922[5]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[55]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and his tomb[13].
Why It Matters
Marcel Proust ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,040 views/month, #4,877 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[58], a philosopher[59], 1906–1975[60], of Prussia[61], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[62], specialised in political philosophy[63]; Kazuo Ishiguro[64], a novelist[65], b. 1954[66], of United Kingdom[67], awarded the Costa Book Awards[68]; Graham Greene[69], a writer[70], 1904–1991[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[73], specialised in novel[74]; Gilles Deleuze[75], a philosopher[76], 1925–1995[77], of France[78], specialised in philosophy[79]; Pierre Bourdieu[80], a philosopher[81], 1930–2002[82], of France[83], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[84], specialised in sociology[85]; and Norman Mailer[86], a journalist[87], 1923–2007[88], of United States[89], awarded the National Book Award[90].
Works attributed to him include In Search of Lost Time[91], Swann's Way[92], In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower[93], Les Plaisirs et les Jours[94], The Fugitive[95], and Jean Santeuil[96]. Entities named for him include Proust[45] and 26883 Marcelproust[46].
FAQs
Where was Marcel Proust born?
Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Marcel Proust…
Where did Marcel Proust die?
Marcel Proust passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Marcel Proust's parents?
Marcel Proust's father was Adrien Proust[14]. Marcel Proust's mother was Jeanne-Clémence Proust[15].
What did Marcel Proust do for work?
Marcel Proust worked as novelist[6], essayist[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and poet[10].
Where did Marcel Proust go to school?
Marcel Proust was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[20] and University of Paris[21].
What awards did Marcel Proust receive?
Honors received include Prix Goncourt[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], and Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century[27].
Who did Marcel Proust influence?
Marcel Proust has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[58], Kazuo Ishiguro[64], Graham Greene[69], and Gilles Deleuze[75].