Lucien Descaves
Lucien Descaves (1861–1949) was a French writer, journalist and playwright.
Also recorded as Descaves, Lucien
Lucien Descaves
Charles Maylander · Album Mariani, tome XI · Public domain
- Full name
- Lucien Alexandre Descaves.
- Born
- 1861. · 14th arrondissement of Paris.
- Died
- 1949. · Paris.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- writer, journalist, playwright and novelist.
- Known for
- Académie Goncourt.
- Languages
- French.
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Biography
Recorded at birth as Lucien Alexandre Descaves. Born at 14th arrondissement of Paris in 1861, died in Paris in 1949.
The recorded working language is French. Positions recorded include president and chairperson. Works named in the authority record are Académie Goncourt.
Photograph of committed French writer Lucien Descaves for Le Théâtre magazine
Charles Reutlinger · This file comes from Gallica Digital Library and is available under the digital ID bd6t54189870f_f7
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14th arrondissement of Paris.
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Paris.
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