Marie-Claire Blais
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Summary
Marie-Claire Blais was born on October 5, 1939[1], in Quebec City[2]. She died on November 30, 2021[3], in Key West[4]. She worked as a playwright[5], novelist[6], writer[7], poet[8], and short story writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (730 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1939[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12], France[13]
- Occupation: screenwriter[14]
- Field of work: poetry[15], creative and professional writing[16]
- Educated at: Laval University[17]
- Notable work: Mad Shadows[18], A Season in the Life of Emmanuel[19]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of Canada[20], Prix Médicis[21], Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Governor General's Award for French-language fiction[23], Molson Prize[24], Officer of the National Order of Quebec[25], prix littéraire Canada-Communauté française de Belgique[26], Prix Athanase-David[27], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[28], Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec[29], Officer of the Order of Cultural Merit[30], Matt Cohen Award[31], National Order of Merit[32], Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[33]
- Member of: Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[34], Académie des lettres du Québec[35], Royal Society of Canada[36]
- Sex or gender: female[37]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[38]
- Commons category: Marie-Claire Blais[39]
- Unmarried partner: Daniela Martinez Florez[40], Barbara Deming[41], Mary Meigs[42]
- Archives at: Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec[43]
- Family name: Blais[44]
- Given name: Marie-Claire[45]
- Work location: Quebec City[46]
Why It Matters
Marie-Claire Blais has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Marie-Claire Blais born?
Marie-Claire Blais's place of birth was Quebec City[2].
Where did Marie-Claire Blais die?
Marie-Claire Blais passed away in Key West[4].
What did Marie-Claire Blais do for work?
Marie-Claire Blais worked as a playwright[5], novelist[6], writer[7], poet[8], and short story writer[9].
Where did Marie-Claire Blais go to school?
Marie-Claire Blais was educated at Laval University[17].
What awards did Marie-Claire Blais receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[20], Prix Médicis[21], Guggenheim Fellowship[22], and Governor General's Award for French-language fiction[23].