Georges Bernanos
French writer (1888–1948)
1888 — 1948
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer (1888–1948)
Born
February 20, 1888
Died
1948 (age ~60)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, novelist, librettist
FranceBorn in 9th arrondissement of ParisDied in Neuilly-sur-Seine
1888
Born in 9th arrondissement of Paris (1888-02-20)
1929
AwardPrix Femina
1936
AwardGrand Prix du roman de l'Académie française
1948
Died in Neuilly-sur-Seine
About
Louis Émile Clément Georges Bernanos was a French author, and a soldier in World War I. A Catholic with monarchist leanings, he was critical of elitist thought and was opposed to what he identified as defeatism. He believed this had led to France's defeat and eventual occupation by Germany in 1940 during World War II. His two best-known novels Sous le soleil de Satan (1926) and the Journal d'un curé de campagne (1936) both revolve around a parish priest who combats evil and despair in the world. Most of his novels have been translated into English and frequently published in both Great Britain and the United States.
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Who is Georges Bernanos?+
Louis Émile Clément Georges Bernanos was a French author, and a soldier in World War I. A Catholic with monarchist leanings, he was critical of elitist thought and was opposed to what he identified as defeatism. He believed this had led to France's defeat and eventual occupation by Germany in 1940 d
What does the name Georges mean?+
The name Georges means "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is of French origin.
When was Georges Bernanos born?+
Georges Bernanos was born on February 20, 1888.
When did Georges Bernanos die?+
Georges Bernanos died in 1948, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.
The name Georges is of French origin, meaning "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Georges — February 20, 1888
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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