Raymond Roussel
French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast (1877-1933)
Raymond Roussel was born on January 20, 1877 in Paris and died on July 14, 1933 in Palermo, aged 56. Recorded occupations: writer. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: surrealism. Notable works include “Locus Solus”, “Impressions of Africa” and “How I Wrote Certain of my Books”. Educated at Conservatoire de Paris. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- January 20, 1877 · Paris
- Died
- July 14, 1933 · Palermo
- Age at death
- 56
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- writer
- Movements
- surrealism
- Notable works
- Locus Solus, Impressions of Africa, How I Wrote Certain of my Books
- Education
- Conservatoire de Paris
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 25 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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