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Michel Déon

French writer (1919-2016) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 97

Michel Déon was a French novelist and literary columnist. He published over 50 works and was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Prix Interallié for his 1970 novel, Les Poneys sauvages. Déon's 1973 novel Un taxi mauve received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française.

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2016Died28 December 20162010Jean Ferré PrizeAward2002Commander of the Legion of HonourAward1996Grand prix Jean-GionoAward1978Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1973Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie françaiseAward1970Prix InteralliéAward1919Born4 August 1919

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Jean Ferré Prize2010
Commander of the Legion of Honour2002
Grand prix Jean-Giono1996
Knight of the Legion of Honour1978
Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française1973
Prix Interallié1970
Officer of Arts and Letters

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His novels have been translated into numerous languages.

Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2016 · aged 97

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