René Benjamin

French writer (1885–1948)
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Summary

René Benjamin was born on March 20, 1885[1], in Paris[2]. He died on October 4, 1948[3], in Tours[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and journalist[6].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Ernest Benjamin[8]
  • Country of citizenship: France[9]
  • Native language: French[10]
  • Notable work: Gaspard (roman)[11]
  • Award received: Order of the Francisque[12], Prix Goncourt[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: Action Française[15]
  • Residence: Paris[16]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[17]
  • Family name: Benjamin[18]
  • Given name: René[19]
  • Eye color: hazel[20]
  • Participant in: WWII Axis collaboration in France[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
  • Name in native language: René Benjamin[23]
  • Hair color: chestnut hair[24]
  • Start of work period: 1909[25]
  • Height: 1.77 m[26]
  • Has written for: Gil Blas[27]
  • Writing language: French[28]

FAQs

Where was René Benjamin born?

René Benjamin was born in Paris[2].

Where did René Benjamin die?

René Benjamin died in Tours[4].

Who were René Benjamin's parents?

René Benjamin's father was Ernest Benjamin[8].

What did René Benjamin do for work?

René Benjamin worked as a writer[5] and journalist[6].

What awards did René Benjamin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Francisque[12] and Prix Goncourt[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
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  7. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] ↑ . registration card. wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . registration card. wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.

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