Georges Duhamel
French writer (1884–1966)
1884 — 1966
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer (1884–1966)
Born
June 30, 1884
Died
1966 (age ~82)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, physician, poet
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Valmondois
1884
Born in Paris (1884-06-30)
1918
AwardPrix Goncourt
1935
Positionseat 30 of the Académie française (1935–1966)
1936
Positionpresident of the Société des gens de lettres (1936–1936)
1944
Positionperpetual secretary of the French Academy (1944–1946)
1947
Positionpresident (1947–1949)
About
Georges Duhamel was a French author, born in Paris. Duhamel trained as a doctor, and during World War I was attached to the French Army. In 1920, he published Confession de minuit, the first of a series featuring the anti-hero Salavin. In 1935, he was elected as a member of the Académie française. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature twenty-seven times. He was also the father of the musicologist and composer Antoine Duhamel.
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Who is Georges Duhamel?+
Georges Duhamel was a French author, born in Paris. Duhamel trained as a doctor, and during World War I was attached to the French Army. In 1920, he published Confession de minuit, the first of a series featuring the anti-hero Salavin. In 1935, he was elected as a member of the Académie française. H
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 Duhamel born?+
Georges Duhamel was born on June 30, 1884.
When did Georges Duhamel die?+
Georges Duhamel died in 1966, at approximately 82 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 — June 30, 1884
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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