Paul Morand

French writer (1888-1976)
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Paul Morand

Summary

Paul Morand is a human[1]. His place of birth was 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on March 13, 1888[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on July 23, 1976[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], writer[7], poet[8], novelist[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,627 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2], Paul Morand…
  • Paul Morand died in Paris[4].
  • Paul Morand passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Paul Morand was born on March 13, 1888[3].
  • Paul Morand died on July 23, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Trieste[13].
  • Paul Morand's father was Eugène Morand[14].
  • Paul Morand was married to Hélène Morand[15].
  • Paul Morand held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Paul Morand's native language[17].
  • Paul Morand worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Paul Morand worked as a writer[7].
  • Paul Morand's professions included poet[8].
  • Paul Morand's professions included novelist[9].
  • Paul Morand worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Paul Morand's professions included librettist[18].
  • Paul Morand held the position of ambassador of France to Romania[19].
  • Paul Morand held the position of Ambassador of France to Switzerland[20].
  • Paul Morand held the position of seat 11 of the Académie française[21].
  • Paul Morand held the position of Q106571931[22].
  • Paul Morand was employed by Éditions Gallimard[23].
  • Among Paul Morand's employers was Le Figaro[24].
  • Paul Morand was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25].
  • Paul Morand was educated at Lycée Chaptal[26].
  • Paul Morand was educated at Collège Jules-Ferry (Paris, France)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2], Paul Morand… he was born on March 13, 1888[3]. His father was Eugène Morand[14]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25], an academic institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1872[30]; Lycée Chaptal[26], an educational institution[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; and Collège Jules-Ferry (Paris, France)[27], a school building[34], in France[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], writer[7], poet[8], novelist[9], screenwriter[10], and librettist[18]. Employers include Éditions Gallimard[23], a publishing house[36], in France[37], founded in 1911[38], headquartered in Paris[39] and Le Figaro[24], a daily newspaper[40], in France[41], founded in 1826[42], headquartered in 9th arrondissement of Paris[43]. Positions held include ambassador of France to Romania[19], a position[44], in Romania[45]; Ambassador of France to Switzerland[20], a position[46], in Switzerland[47]; seat 11 of the Académie française[21], a seat of a scientific academy[48]; and Q106571931[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include L'Homme pressé[49], Q3074671[50], Black Magic[51], Q100744448[52], and Hecate and Her Dogs[53]. Things named for Paul Morand include Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand[54], a literary award[55], in France[56], founded in 1977[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Francisque[58], an order[59], in France[60], founded in 1941[61] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], a Q1499804[63], in France[64], founded in 1802[65].

Personal Life

Paul Morand was married to Hélène Morand[15].

Death and Burial

Paul Morand died on July 23, 1976[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[66], in France[67], founded in -0300[68] and 15th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[69], in France[70], founded in 1860[71]. Burial took place at Trieste[13].

Why It Matters

Paul Morand ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,627 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Entities named for him include Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand[54], a literary award[55], in France[56], founded in 1977[57].

FAQs

Where was Paul Morand born?

Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2], Paul Morand…

Where did Paul Morand die?

Paul Morand passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Paul Morand's parents?

Paul Morand's father was Eugène Morand[14].

Who was Paul Morand married to?

Paul Morand's spouses include Hélène Morand[15].

What did Paul Morand do for work?

Paul Morand worked as diplomat[6], writer[7], poet[8], novelist[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Paul Morand go to school?

Paul Morand was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25], Lycée Chaptal[26], and Collège Jules-Ferry (Paris, France)[27].

What awards did Paul Morand receive?

Honors received include Order of the Francisque[58] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[62].

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  2. 25d ago · ~2026-46282-91 · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, writer, poet +6
    Influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, Oswald Spengler, Arthur de Gobineau +8
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  3. 5w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 8w ago · Andre Engels · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 11w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 11w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 14w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 14w ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, Oswald Spengler, Arthur de Gobineau +8
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  10. 15w ago · ~2026-29861-08 · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, Oswald Spengler, Arthur de Gobineau +8
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  11. 16w ago · Rémi sim · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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