Lucien Descaves
Lucien Descaves (lysjɛ̃ dekav; 16 March 1861 – 6 September 1949) was a French novelist.
Also recorded as Descaves, Lucien
Lucien Descaves
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- Name
- Lucien Descaves
- Born
- 16 March 1861
- Died
- 6 September 1949
- Occupation
- Novelist
- Full name
- Lucien Alexandre Descaves.
- Nationality
- France.
- Known for
- Académie Goncourt.
- Languages
- French.
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Key facts
• Name — Lucien Descaves • Born — 16 March 1861 • Died — 6 September 1949 • Occupation — Novelist
Selected works
Selected works
• Le Calvaire de Héloïse Pajadou (1883) [Héloïse Pajadou's Calvary. Sunny Lou Publishing, 2021]
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Lucien Descaves was recorded at birth as Lucien Alexandre Descaves. The authorities additionally record the heading Descaves, Lucien. His recorded language was French. He was the child of Alphonse Descaves. One child is recorded: Pierre Descaves. Other recorded relations include Lucette Descaves. Career and activity. Recorded positions include president and chairperson. He belonged to Société d'histoire de la révolution de 1848 et des révolutions du XIXe siècle.
Photograph of committed French writer Lucien Descaves for Le Théâtre magazine
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1861
Lucien Descaves born at 14th arrondissement of Paris.
1949
Lucien Descaves died at Paris.
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