Robert Merle
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Summary
Robert Merle was born on August 29, 1908[1], in Tébessa[2]. He died on March 27, 2004[3], in Grosrouvre[4]. He worked as a translator[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], science fiction writer[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,493 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q110349205[11]
- Child: Pierre Merle[12], Olivier Merle[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Ethnic group: French[16]
- Occupation: playwright[17], teacher[18], writer[19]
- Educated at: Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[21], Faculty of Arts of Paris[22]
- Notable work: Week-end at Zuydcoote[23]
- Award received: Prix Goncourt[24], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[25], Grand prix Jean-Giono[26], Combatant's Cross[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Robert Merle[29]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[31]
- Family name: Merle[32]
- Given name: Robert[33], Jean[34], Georges[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Merle[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
- Birth name: Robert Jean-Georges Merle[39]
- Name in native language: Robert Merle[40]
- Start of work period: 1949[41]
- End of work period: 2003[42]
Why It Matters
Robert Merle has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include Death Is My Trade[45], a written work[46]; Malevil[47], a literary work[48]; The Day of the Dolphin[49], a literary work[50], founded in 1967[51]; and Week-end at Zuydcoote[52], a literary work[53].
FAQs
Where was Robert Merle born?
Robert Merle was born in Tébessa[2].
Where did Robert Merle die?
Robert Merle passed away in Grosrouvre[4].
What did Robert Merle do for work?
Robert Merle worked as a translator[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], science fiction writer[8], and biographer[9].
Where did Robert Merle go to school?
Robert Merle was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[21], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[22].
What awards did Robert Merle receive?
Honors received include Prix Goncourt[24], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[25], Grand prix Jean-Giono[26], and Combatant's Cross[27].