Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Languages
French, Japanese
Parents
Patrick Nothomb, Danièle Scheyven
Education
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Clara)
Popularity
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Amélie Nothomb: Belgian Francophone writer.
Born in Etterbeek (age 59).
14 awards including Commander of the Order of the Crown.
Studied at Université Libre de Bruxelles.
AWARDS (14)
B
Commander of the Order of the Crown
WON
B
Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française
WON
B
Grand prix Jean-Giono
WON
B
Jean Giono Jury award
WON
Biography
Baroness Fabienne Claire Nothomb, better known by her pen name Amélie Nothomb, is a Belgian Francophone novelist. Part of her childhood was spent in Asia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amélie Nothomb?
Amélie Nothomb is 59 years old, born on .
Where was Amélie Nothomb born?
Amélie Nothomb was born in Etterbeek.
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