Jean Ballard
Jean Ballard (14 November 1893 – 18 June 1973) was a French poet, writer and editor.
Jean Ballard
- Name
- Jean Ballard
- Born
- 14 November 1893
- Birthplace
- Marseille, France
- Occupation
- Poet, author, editor
- Full name
- Jean Baptiste Antoine Ballard.
- Died
- 1973. · Marseille.
- Nationality
- France.
- Education
- Lycée Thiers.
- Honours
- Legion of Honour.
- Languages
- French.
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Jean Ballard (14 November 1893 – 18 June 1973) was a French poet, writer and editor.
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Jean Ballard (1893–1973) was an editor, poet and publisher, of French nationality. The editor was born Jean Baptiste Antoine Ballard in Marseille and died in Marseille. Jean Ballard was educated at Lycée Thiers.
Languages used include French. Honours include Legion of Honour.
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• Name — Jean Ballard • Born — 14 November 1893 • Birthplace — Marseille, France • Place of death — Marseille, France • Occupation — Poet, author, editor
Early life
Early life
Jean Ballard was born in Marseille, France. He grew up in Marseille and passed his Baccalaureate, specialising in mathematics.
Career
Career
Ballard began his writing career with Fortunio, a literary review founded by author Marcel Pagnol. He was the founder and editor of Les Cahiers du Sud from 1925 to 1966. • Illustration — Street sign.
Death and legacy
Ballard died in 1973 in his hometown of Marseille. He was 79 years old. The Cours Jean Ballard in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille was named in his honour.
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