Max Jacob
French poet, painter, writer and critic (1876-1944)
Max Jacob was born on July 12, 1876 in Quimper and died on March 5, 1944 in Drancy concentration camp, aged 67. Recorded occupations: painter, poet, writer, literary critic, art critic and essayist. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: cubism. Fields of work: literature, literary criticism, visual arts and translation. Educated at École coloniale and Paris Law Faculty. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Concours général and mort pour la France.
- Born
- July 12, 1876 · Quimper
- Died
- March 5, 1944 · Drancy concentration camp
- Age at death
- 67
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, poet, writer, literary critic, art critic, essayist
- Movements
- cubism
- Education
- École coloniale, Paris Law Faculty
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Concours général, mort pour la France
- Wikipedia editions
- 43 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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