Jacob Jacob
French poet, painter, writer and critic (1876-1944)
1876 — 1944
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet, painter, writer and critic (1876-1944)
Born
July 12, 1876
Died
1944 (age ~68)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, artist, illustrator
FranceBorn in QuimperDied in Drancy concentration camp
1876
Born in Quimper (1876-07-12)
1894
AwardConcours général
1933
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1944
Died in Drancy concentration camp
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jacob Jacob?+
Max Jacob was a French poet, painter, writer, and critic.
What does the name Jacob mean?+
The name Jacob means "A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.". It is of English origin.
When was Jacob Jacob born?+
Jacob Jacob was born on July 12, 1876.
When did Jacob Jacob die?+
Jacob Jacob died in 1944, at approximately 68 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.
The name Jacob is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jacob — July 12, 1876
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
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