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Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
French critic, journalist, and novelist (1808-1890).
The record
Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr was a French critic, journalist, and novelist. Born on 24 November 1808 in Paris, Karr died on 29 September 1890 in Saint-Raphaël at the age of 81.
Positions held include president (1882). Karr studied at Lycée Condorcet. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour and Vitet Prize.
With a Wikipedia article in 48 languages, Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr is No. 38,211 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 November 1808, Paris
- Died
- 29 September 1890, Saint-Raphaël (aged 81)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Journalist, writer, novelist
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Lycée Condorcet
- Languages
- French
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 48
Did you know
74
Was 74 when first president (1882).
81
Lived to 81.
24 Nov
Shares a birthday with Benedictus de Spinoza and Zachary Taylor.
791
One of 791 people in the Index born in Paris, with Voltaire.
48
Has a Wikipedia article in 48 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1882–President
Connections
Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
- FatherHenri Karr
- ChildThérèse Alphonse Karr
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1845
- Vitet Prize1875
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