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Jean Markale

French artist (1928-2008) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 80

Jean Markale was the pen name of Jean Bertrand, a French historian, writer, poet, radio show host, lecturer and high school French teacher who lived in Brittany. As a former specialist in Celtic studies at the Sorbonne, he researched pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality.

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2008Died23 November 20081983Prix ThérouanneAward1977Broquette-Gonin prizeAward1976Prix Calmann-LévyAward1928Born23 May 1928

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Awards

Prix Thérouanne1983
Broquette-Gonin prize1977
Prix Calmann-Lévy1976

About this person

He published numerous books about Celtic civilization, particularly the place of women in Celtic culture, and Arthurian literature.

Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2008 · aged 80