Georges Perec
French novelist, filmmaker, documentalist, and essayist (1936–1982)
1936 — 1982
Quick Facts
Profession
French novelist, filmmaker, documentalist, and essayist (1936–1982)
Born
March 7, 1936
Died
1982 (age ~46)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
novelist
FranceBorn in 19th arrondissement of ParisDied in Ivry-sur-Seine
1936
Born in 19th arrondissement of Paris (1936-03-07)
1965
AwardPrix Renaudot
1978
AwardPrix Médicis
1982
Died in Ivry-sur-Seine
About
Georges Perec was a French novelist, filmmaker, documentalist, and essayist. He was a member of the Oulipo group. His father died as a soldier early in the Second World War and his mother was killed in the Holocaust. Many of his works deal with absence, loss, and identity, often through word play.
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Who is Georges Perec?+
Georges Perec was a French novelist, filmmaker, documentalist, and essayist. He was a member of the Oulipo group. His father died as a soldier early in the Second World War and his mother was killed in the Holocaust. Many of his works deal with absence, loss, and identity, often through word play.
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 Perec born?+
Georges Perec was born on March 7, 1936.
When did Georges Perec die?+
Georges Perec died in 1982, at approximately 46 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 — March 7, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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