Pierre Louÿs
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Pierre Louÿs
Summary
Pierre Louÿs is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ghent[2]. He was born on December 10, 1870[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on June 4, 1925[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], novelist[8], diarist[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Pierre Louÿs's place of birth was Ghent[2].
- Pierre Louÿs passed away in Paris[4].
- Pierre Louÿs was born on December 10, 1870[3].
- Pierre Louÿs died on June 4, 1925[5].
- Pierre Louÿs is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
- Among Pierre Louÿs's spouses was Louise de Heredia[13].
- Pierre Louÿs held citizenship in France[14].
- French was Pierre Louÿs's native language[15].
- Pierre Louÿs's professions included poet[6].
- Pierre Louÿs's professions included translator[7].
- Pierre Louÿs's professions included novelist[8].
- Pierre Louÿs worked as a diarist[9].
- Pierre Louÿs's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Pierre Louÿs's professions included photographer[16].
- Pierre Louÿs's field of work was literature[17].
- Pierre Louÿs's field of work was poetry[18].
- Pierre Louÿs's field of work was photograph[19].
- Pierre Louÿs's field of work was photography[20].
- Pierre Louÿs was educated at École alsacienne[21].
- A notable work attributed to Pierre Louÿs is The Songs of Bilitis[22].
- Pierre Louÿs received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Pierre Louÿs was a member of Ligue de la Patrie Française[24].
- Pierre Louÿs is recorded as male[25].
- Pierre Louÿs's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Pierre Louÿs's genre is parnassianism[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1870-12-10[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1925-06-06[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a79ed611-16f1-46c0-af17-a6171a1957e6[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Pierre Louÿs was born in Ghent[2]. He was born on December 10, 1870[3]. French was his native language[15].
Education
Pierre Louÿs was educated at École alsacienne[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], novelist[8], diarist[9], screenwriter[10], and photographer[16]. Fields of work include literature[17], a type of arts[33]; poetry[18], a literary form[34]; photograph[19]; and photography[20], an artistic technique[35].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Pierre Louÿs is The Songs of Bilitis[22].
Recognition
Pierre Louÿs received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
Personal Life
Among Pierre Louÿs's spouses was Louise de Heredia[13].
Death and Burial
Pierre Louÿs died on June 4, 1925[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Pierre Louÿs ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Songs of Bilitis[38], a written work[39]; The Woman and the Puppet[40], a literary work[41]; Aphrodite: mœurs antiques[42], a literary work[43]; Manuel de civilité pour les petites filles à l'usage des maisons d'éducation[44], a literary work[45], founded in 1917[46]; and The Adventures of King Pausole[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Louÿs born?
Pierre Louÿs's place of birth was Ghent[2].
Where did Pierre Louÿs die?
Pierre Louÿs passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Pierre Louÿs married to?
Pierre Louÿs's spouses include Louise de Heredia[13].
What did Pierre Louÿs do for work?
Pierre Louÿs worked as poet[6], translator[7], novelist[8], diarist[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Pierre Louÿs go to school?
Pierre Louÿs was educated at École alsacienne[21].
What awards did Pierre Louÿs receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].