When was André Maurois born?

André Maurois was born on 26 July 1885 in Elbeuf.

What positions has André Maurois held?

Positions held by André Maurois include: president (1955–1967); president (1951–1967); Member of the Académie française (1938–1967); President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival.

Where did André Maurois study?

André Maurois was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille.

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André Maurois

French author (1885–1967)

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André Maurois was a French author.

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Born: 26 July 1885 wd
Place of birth: Elbeuf wd
Died: 9 October 1967 wd
Place of death: Neuilly-sur-Seine wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: philosopher, essayist, novelist, historian, writer, screenwriter wd
Education: Lycée Pierre-Corneille wd
Spouse: Simone de Caillavet wd

Positions held wd

president (1955–1967)
president (1951–1967)
Member of the Académie française (23 June 1938 – 9 October 1967)
President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival

Awards wd

Concours général
Paul Flat Prize (1923)
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ (1957)
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1965)
Ambassadors' Prize (1965)
Commander of the Legion of Honour

Questions

When was André Maurois born?: André Maurois was born on 26 July 1885 in Elbeuf.
What positions has André Maurois held?: Positions held by André Maurois include: president (1955–1967); president (1951–1967); Member of the Académie française (1938–1967); President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival.
Where did André Maurois study?: André Maurois was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille.

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