Patrick Chamoiseau
Martiniquais writer · France · On the map · Writers · Born 1953 · age 72
Patrick Chamoiseau is a French author from Martinique known for his work in the créolité movement. His work spans a variety of forms and genres, including novels, essays, children's books, screenplays, theatre and comics. His novel Texaco was awarded the Prix Goncourt in 1992.
Patrick Chamoiseau is read about 74 times a day, in 24 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 112 days, one point a day.
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2021Honorary Doctorate from the University of ParmaAward2019Édouard Glissant PrizeAward2010Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAward2008Prix RFO du livreAward1999Prince Claus AwardAward1992Prix GoncourtAward1990Prix Carbet de la Caraïbe et du Tout-MondeAward1986Kléber-Haedens PrizeAward1953Born3 December 1953
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Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
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Born 1953 · age 72
