Jean Giraudoux
Jean Giraudoux (1882–1944) was a French playwright, screenwriter and diplomat.
Also recorded as Hippolyte Jean Giraudoux.
Jean Giraudoux in brief
- Born
- 1882
- Died
- 1944
- Known for
- playwright,screenwriter,diplomat,novelist,essayist,writer
- Place of birth
- Bellac
Overview
Recorded at birth as Hippolyte Jean Giraudoux.
Born at Bellac in 1882, died at Paris in 1944.
In detail
Jean Giraudoux studied at École Normale Supérieure and Lycée Lakanal. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is belletristic literature, French literature and French fiction.
Employment is recorded with Le Figaro. Positions recorded include Inspector general of Diplomatics and Consulars.
Works named in the authority record are The Madwoman of Chaillot.
Work by Jean Giraudoux is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour, Concours général and Prix Toirac.
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“Jean Giraudoux”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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