Alain Rey
French lexicographer (1928-2020) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 92
Alain Rey was a French linguist, lexicographer and radio personality. He was the editor-in-chief at French dictionary publisher Dictionnaires Le Robert. His wife, Josette Rey-Debove, was also his colleague.
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2020Died28 October 20202016Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2008Honorary Doctorate from the Université de MontréalAward2007Biography award of the Académie françaiseAward2005Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAward2003Knight of the National Order of QuebecAward1993Prix de la langue françaiseAward1970Prix de la langue françaiseAward1928Born30 August 1928
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Lived 1928 to 2020 · aged 92
