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Jacques Laurent

French writer (1919-2000) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 81

Jacques Laurent or Jacques Laurent-Cély was a French writer and journalist. He was born in Paris, the son of a barrister. During World War II, he fought with the Algerian Tirailleurs.

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2005Honneur et Patrie AwardAward2000Died29 December 20001994Grand prix Jean-GionoAward1983Prince Pierre AwardAward1981Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie françaiseAward1971Prix GoncourtAward1953Prix du Quai des OrfèvresAward1919Born5 January 1919

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Awards

Honneur et Patrie Award2005
Grand prix Jean-Giono1994
Prince Pierre Award1983
Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française1981
Prix Goncourt1971
Prix du Quai des Orfèvres1953

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Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2000 · aged 81

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