Claude Farrère
French writer and navy officer (1876-1957).
The record
Claude Farrère was a French writer and navy officer. Born on 27 April 1876 in 6th arrondissement of Lyon, Farrère died on 21 June 1957 in 5th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 81.
Positions held include Member of the Académie française (1935–1957) and chairperson. Notable works include Les Civilisés. Farrère studied at École Navale. Honours include Prix Goncourt, Commander of the Legion of Honour and Croix de guerre 1914–1918.
With a Wikipedia article in 29 languages, Claude Farrère is No. 65,722 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 27 April 1876, 6th arrondissement of Lyon
- Died
- 21 June 1957, 5th arrondissement of Paris (aged 81)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Writer, screenwriter, journalist
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- École Navale
- Genres
- Merveilleux scientifique
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 29
Did you know
Was 59 when first member of the Académie française (1935).
Lived to 81.
Shares a birthday with Ulysses S. Grant and Mary Wollstonecraft.
One of 9 people in the Index born in 6th arrondissement of Lyon, with Youri Djorkaeff.
Has a Wikipedia article in 29 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1935–1957Member of the Académie française
- —Chairperson
Connections
- FatherPierre Bargone
- SpouseHenriette Roggers
Honours and works
Awards
- Prix Goncourt1905
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Notable works
- Les Civilisés
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