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Robèrt Lafont

Robèrt Lafont (1923–2009) was a French playwright, linguist and writer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Robert Auguste César Lafont.

Born at Nîmes in 1923, died at Florence in 2009.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Occitan.

The field of work recorded is Occitan culture and Occitan literature. The authority associates the name with Félibrige.

Employment is recorded with Paul-Valéry University (Montpellier, 1970-2024). Positions recorded include president and general secretary. Membership is recorded of Académie de Nîmes and Institut d'Estudis Occitans.

Distinctions recorded are Saint George's Cross, honorary doctor of the University of Vienna, Grand prix littéraire de Provence and Grand prix quinquennal des lettres occitanes.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Robèrt Lafont”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q701348: Robèrt Lafont

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