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French
Spouse
Jeanne Mauriac
Children
4 children: Claire Mauriac, Jean Mauriac, Luce Mauriac
Education
Sainte-Marie Grand Lebrun, University of Bordeaux, École des chartes
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < French < Medieval Latin (Franciscus)
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François Mauriac: French writer (1885-1970).
Born in Bordeaux (died at age 84).
5 awards including Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
François Mauriac has 2 credits in our database.
Studied at Sainte-Marie Grand Lebrun.
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (5)
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Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
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Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française
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Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century
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Nobel Prize in Literature
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Biography
François Charles Mauriac was a French novelist, dramatist, critic, poet, and journalist, a member of the Académie française, and laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature (1952). He was awarded the Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur in 1958.
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How old was François Mauriac?
François Mauriac was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
Where was François Mauriac born?
François Mauriac was born in Bordeaux.
What movies or shows has François Mauriac been in?
François Mauriac has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Thérèse Desqueyroux (2012), Therese (1962).
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