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Bernard Pivot

French writer and presenter (1935-2024)

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Bernard Pivot was a French journalist, interviewer and host of cultural television programmes. He was chairman of the Académie Goncourt from 2014 to 2020.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse wd
Died
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Place of death
Neuilly-sur-Seine wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
journalist, writer, literary critic, television presenter, presenter wd
Education
Centre de formation des journalistes, University of Lyon, Collège-lycée Ampère wd
Spouse
Monique Pivot wd
Social media
X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

  • president (2014–2019)

Awards wd

  • Officer of the Order of Canada
  • Knight of the National Order of Quebec (2001)
  • Prix de la langue française (2000)
  • 7 d'Or (1985)
  • Prix de la critique (1983)
  • Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit
  • Paulée de Meursault Prize (1994)

Questions

When was Bernard Pivot born?
Bernard Pivot was born on 5 May 1935 in Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse.
What positions has Bernard Pivot held?
Positions held by Bernard Pivot include: president (2014–2019).
Where did Bernard Pivot study?
Bernard Pivot was educated at Centre de formation des journalistes, University of Lyon, Collège-lycée Ampère.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Bernard Pivot · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1101521 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bernard Pivot.jpg by librairiemollat (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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