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François Cavanna

Illustration — Cavanna in 2005 François Cavanna (22 February 1923 – 29 January 2014) was a French author and satirical newspaper editor. Cavanna contributed to the creation and success of Hara-Kiri and Charlie Hebdo. He wrote in a variety of genres including reportage, satire, essays, novels, autobiography and humor.

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François Cavanna

François Cavanna, one of the founders of Charlie Hebdo, at the Brive-la-Gaillarde book fair, 6 November 2005

Author/Auteur: Oscar J. Marianez (Personal photo/Photo personnelle) - Original uploader was Polmars at fr.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr

Full name
François Louis Cavanna.
Born
1923. · 14th arrondissement of Paris.
Died
2014. · Créteil.
Nationality
France.
Occupation
writer, comedian, journalist, caricaturist, satirist, publisher and media proprietor.
Movements
proletarian literature.
Honours
Prix Interallié and Prix Cazes.
Languages
French.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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