When was Jules Romains born?

Jules Romains was born on 26 August 1885 in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil.

What positions has Jules Romains held?

Positions held by Jules Romains include: Member of the Académie française (1946–1972); president (1936–1939).

Where did Jules Romains study?

Jules Romains was educated at Lycée Condorcet, École Normale Supérieure.

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Jules Romains

French writer (1885-1972)

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Jules Romains was a French poet and writer and the founder of the Unanimism literary movement. His works include the play Knock ou le Triomphe de la médecine, and a cycle of works called Les Hommes de bonne volonté . Sinclair Lewis called him one of the six best novelists in the world.

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Born: 26 August 1885 wd
Place of birth: Saint-Julien-Chapteuil wd
Died: 14 August 1972 wd
Place of death: 13th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: playwright, writer, poet, screenwriter wd
Education: Lycée Condorcet, École Normale Supérieure wd
Spouse: Gabrielle Romains, Lise Romains wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Académie française (4 April 1946 – 14 August 1972)
president (1936–1939)

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Eugène Dabit populist novel award (1932)
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
Concours général
Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century (1950)

Questions

When was Jules Romains born?: Jules Romains was born on 26 August 1885 in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil.
What positions has Jules Romains held?: Positions held by Jules Romains include: Member of the Académie française (1946–1972); president (1936–1939).
Where did Jules Romains study?: Jules Romains was educated at Lycée Condorcet, École Normale Supérieure.

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