Jean Giraudoux
French novelist, essayist, diplomat and playwright (1882–1944)
Jean Giraudoux was born on October 29, 1882 in Bellac and died on January 31, 1944 in Paris, aged 61. Recorded occupations: playwright, screenwriter, diplomat, novelist, essayist and writer. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include Inspector general of Diplomatics and Consulars. Fields of work: belletristic literature, French literature, French fiction and French drama. Notable works include “The Madwoman of Chaillot”. Educated at École Normale Supérieure and Lycée Lakanal. Honours include Commander of the Legion of Honour, Concours général, Prix Toirac and Montyon Prize.
- Born
- October 29, 1882 · Bellac
- Died
- January 31, 1944 · Paris
- Age at death
- 61
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- playwright, screenwriter, diplomat, novelist, essayist, writer
- Positions held
- Inspector general of Diplomatics and Consulars
- Notable works
- The Madwoman of Chaillot
- Education
- École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Lakanal
- Honours
- Commander of the Legion of Honour, Concours général, Prix Toirac, Montyon Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 45 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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