When was Danièle Sallenave born?

Danièle Sallenave was born on 28 October 1940 in Angers.

What positions has Danièle Sallenave held?

Positions held by Danièle Sallenave include: president (2012–2019); Member of the Académie française (since 7 April 2011); administrator.

Where did Danièle Sallenave study?

Danièle Sallenave was educated at École normale supérieure de jeunes filles, lycée Joachim-du-Bellay.

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Danièle Sallenave

French writer

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Danièle Sallenave is a French novelist and journalist. In April 2011, she became a member of the Académie française. In 1980 Sallenave received the Prix Renaudot for her novel Les Portes de Gubbio.

Quick facts

Born: 28 October 1940 wd
Place of birth: Angers wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: writer, research fellow, translator wd
Education: École normale supérieure de jeunes filles, lycée Joachim-du-Bellay wd

Positions held wd

president (2012–2019)
Member of the Académie française (since 7 April 2011)
administrator

Awards wd

Officer of the National Order of Merit (2011)
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
Prix Renaudot (1980)
Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française (2005)
Officer of the Legion of Honour (2016)
Prix Marguerite Duras (2006)
Grand prix Jean-Giono (2005)
Jean Monnet Prize (2008)

Questions

When was Danièle Sallenave born?: Danièle Sallenave was born on 28 October 1940 in Angers.
What positions has Danièle Sallenave held?: Positions held by Danièle Sallenave include: president (2012–2019); Member of the Académie française (since 7 April 2011); administrator.
Where did Danièle Sallenave study?: Danièle Sallenave was educated at École normale supérieure de jeunes filles, lycée Joachim-du-Bellay.

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Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 15 November 2026

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