Henry de Montherlant
Henry de Montherlant was a French writer, playwright, novelist and poet (1895–1972). He was born at 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Henry de Montherlant in brief
- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1972
- Known for
- writer,playwright,novelist,poet
- Place of birth
- 7th arrondissement of Paris
Overview
Recorded at birth as Henry Marie Joseph Frédéric Expédite Millon de Montherlant.
Also worked under the name François Lazergue.
Born at 7th arrondissement of Paris in 1895, died at 7th arrondissement of Paris in 1972.
Identity and origins
Henry de Montherlant was recorded at birth as Henry Marie Joseph Frédéric Expédite Millon de Montherlant. He also worked under the name François Lazergue. His recorded language was French.
He was the child of Joseph Millon de Montherlant and Marguerite Camusat de Riancey.
Career and activity
Recorded positions include seat 29 of the Académie française and general secretary. He belonged to Académie Française. He worked at rue Lauriston, rue de Bourgogne and quai Voltaire.
Recognition and collections
Henry de Montherlant received Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française, Croix de guerre 1914–1918, Montyon Prize, Northcliffe Prize and Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918. Work by Henry de Montherlant is held by Vanderbilt Museum of Art.
Catalogued works
60 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1934 to 1960. The first 12 are listed here.
Cardinal de Cisneros. Luis Cardona. Duke of Estibel. Earl of Aralo. Chaplain Ortega. Brother Diego. Varacaldo. Archbishop of Grenade. Baron Van Arpen. Duke of Estrada. Don Diego de la Mota. Doctor Cambos.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 3 named public collections.
Vanderbilt Museum of Art: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Grottanelli collection: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 136 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Le Jeu dans l'oeuvre de Henry de Montherlant. La femme dans le théâtre de Henry de Montherlant. The Modern French Theatre: the Catholic Plays of Henry De Montherlant. Henry de Montherlant contre la décadence. La Tour et l’Épée. Henry De Montherlant, Books Abroad, 1957.
In detail
Henry de Montherlant studied at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly and Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix. the recorded working language is French.
Residence is recorded at rue Lauriston and rue de Bourgogne. Positions recorded include seat 29 of the Académie française and general secretary. Membership is recorded of Académie Française.
Work by Henry de Montherlant is recorded in the collections of Vanderbilt Museum of Art.
Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française, Croix de guerre 1914–1918 and Montyon Prize.
Chronology
- 1895Henry de Montherlant born at 7th arrondissement of Paris.
- 1972Henry de Montherlant died at 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Henry de Montherlant”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q379956: Henry de Montherlant
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