Maurice Chappaz
Swiss poet (1916-2009) · Switzerland · On the map · Writers · Died at 92
Maurice Chappaz was a French-language Swiss poet and writer. He published more than 40 books and won several literary awards, including his country's most notable award, the Grand Prix Schiller, in 1997.
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2009Died15 January 20091997Prix Goncourt de la PoésieAwardSchiller prizeAward1953Rambert AwardAward1916Born21 December 1916
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About this person
Country
Switzerland
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2009 · aged 92
