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Jean Cassou

Jean Cassou (1897–1986) was a French poet, writer and translator.

Also recorded as Jean Noir.

Jean Cassou in brief

Born
1897
Died
1986
Known for
poet,writer,translator,resistance fighter,literary critic,art critic,art historian,literary scholar
Place of birth
Bilbao

Overview

Recorded at birth as Raphaël Jean Léopold Cassou.

Also worked under the name André Noir.

Born at Bilbao in 1897, died at 5th arrondissement of Paris in 1986.

In detail

Jean Cassou studied at Lycée Charlemagne and Faculty of Arts of Paris. the recorded working language is French and Spanish.

Employment is recorded with École du Louvre and Musée National d'Art Moderne. Positions recorded include Prefect of Haute-Garonne. Membership is recorded of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises, Comité national de l'estampe and Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Companion of the Liberation, Prince Pierre Award, Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jean Cassou”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q965990: Jean Cassou

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