When was Maurice Druon born?

Maurice Druon was born on 23 April 1918 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Maurice Druon held?

Positions held by Maurice Druon include: perpetual secretary of the French Academy (1985–1999); Member of the European Parliament (1979–1980); substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1978–1981); member of the French National Assembly (1978–1981); Minister of Culture (France) (1973–1974).

Where did Maurice Druon study?

Maurice Druon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Michelet, Vanves.

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Maurice Druon

French novelist

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Maurice Druon was a French novelist and a member of the Académie Française, of which he served as "Perpetual Secretary" (chairman) between 1985 and 1999.

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Born: 23 April 1918 wd
Place of birth: 13th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 14 April 2009 wd
Place of death: 7th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, writer, screenwriter, children's writer wd
Political party: Rally for the Republic wd
Education: Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Michelet, Vanves wd

Positions held wd

perpetual secretary of the French Academy (1985–1999)
Member of the European Parliament (17 July 1979 – 20 June 1980)
substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (24 April 1978 – 15 May 1981)
member of the French National Assembly (19 March 1978 – 22 May 1981)
Minister of Culture (France) (5 April 1973 – 27 February 1974)
president (1967–1973)
Member of the Académie française (8 December 1966 – 14 April 2009)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
Prix Goncourt (1948)
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Prince Pierre Award (1966)
Order of Friendship (1993)
Concours général (1936)
Honorary doctorate from University of Toronto
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
Order of Friendship of Peoples
honorary doctorate of the University of Tirana
Paulée de Meursault Prize (1960)

Questions

When was Maurice Druon born?: Maurice Druon was born on 23 April 1918 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Maurice Druon held?: Positions held by Maurice Druon include: perpetual secretary of the French Academy (1985–1999); Member of the European Parliament (1979–1980); substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1978–1981); member of the French National Assembly (1978–1981); Minister of Culture (France) (1973–1974).
Where did Maurice Druon study?: Maurice Druon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Michelet, Vanves.

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