Roger Martin du Gard
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Summary
Roger Martin du Gard was born on March 23, 1881[1], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He died on August 22, 1958[3], in Château du Tertre[4]. He worked as a writer[5], archivist[6], and playwright[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,231 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière de Cimiez[9]
- Spouse: Hélène Foucault[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Educated at: Lycée Condorcet[13], École des chartes[14], École du Louvre[15], Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[16]
- Notable work: Jean Barois[17], The Thibaults[18]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Literature[19], Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[21]
- Influenced by: Guy de Maupassant[22], Leo Tolstoy[23], Ivan Turgenev[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Roger Martin du Gard[26]
- Archives at: Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques-Doucet[27]
- Academic degree: archivist palaeographer[28]
- Residence: Château du Tertre[29]
- Family name: Martin du Gard[30]
- Given name: Roger[31], Paul[32], Prosper[33], Amédée[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Roger Martin du Gard[35]
- Academic thesis: Étude archéologique des ruines de l'abbaye de Jumièges (Seine-Inférieure)[36]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[37], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[38], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[39]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
Why It Matters
Roger Martin du Gard has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by André Gide[44], a journalist[45], 1869–1951[46], of France[47], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[48], specialised in fiction[49].
Works attributed to him include The Thibaults[50], a literary work[51].
FAQs
Where was Roger Martin du Gard born?
Roger Martin du Gard's place of birth was Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
Where did Roger Martin du Gard die?
Roger Martin du Gard died in Château du Tertre[4].
Who was Roger Martin du Gard married to?
Roger Martin du Gard's spouses include Hélène Foucault[10].
What did Roger Martin du Gard do for work?
Roger Martin du Gard worked as a writer[5], archivist[6], and playwright[7].
Where did Roger Martin du Gard go to school?
Roger Martin du Gard was educated at Lycée Condorcet[13], École des chartes[14], École du Louvre[15], and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[16].
What awards did Roger Martin du Gard receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[19], Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], and Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris[21].
Who did Roger Martin du Gard influence?
Roger Martin du Gard has been cited as an influence by André Gide[44].