Joseph Kessel
1898
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1979
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: France
native language: French
languages spoken, written or signed: French
educated at: Lycée Louis-le-Grand
occupation: war correspondent, journalist, screenwriter, writer, novelist, opinion journalist
award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Croix de guerre 1914–1918, Prince Pierre Award, Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française, Médaille militaire, Paul Flat Prize, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
position held: seat 27 of the Académie française
Joseph Kessel (10 February 1898 – 23 July 1979), also known as "Jef", was a French journalist and novelist. He was a member of the Académie française and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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