André Frossard

French writer (1915–1995)
Person human Q445137
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André Frossard

Summary

André Frossard is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Maurice-Colombier[2], he… he was born on +1915-01-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Versailles[4]. He died on +1995-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • André Frossard was born in Saint-Maurice-Colombier[2].
  • André Frossard died in Versailles[4].
  • André Frossard was born on +1915-01-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • André Frossard died on +1995-02-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at cemetery of Caluire-et-Cuire[10].
  • André Frossard's father was Ludovic-Oscar Frossard[11].
  • André Frossard held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was André Frossard's native language[13].
  • André Frossard worked as a journalist[6].
  • André Frossard worked as a writer[7].
  • André Frossard worked as a philosopher[8].
  • André Frossard held the position of seat 2 of the Académie française[14].
  • Among André Frossard's employers was Le Figaro[15].
  • Among André Frossard's employers was L'Aurore[16].
  • Among André Frossard's employers was Le Point[17].
  • Among André Frossard's employers was RTL[18].
  • André Frossard was employed by Paris Match[19].
  • Among André Frossard's employers was Temps présent[20].
  • André Frossard's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21].
  • A notable work attributed to André Frossard is Q3708032[22].
  • André Frossard received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • André Frossard received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24].
  • André Frossard received the Resistance Medal[25].
  • André Frossard received the prix Mémoire de la Shoah[26].
  • André Frossard received the Bernard Lecache Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Maurice-Colombier[2], André Frossard… he was born on +1915-01-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ludovic-Oscar Frossard[11]. French was his native language[13].

Education

André Frossard was educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8]. Employers include Le Figaro[15], a daily newspaper[28], in France[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in 9th arrondissement of Paris[31]; L'Aurore[16], a daily newspaper[32], founded in 1944[33]; Le Point[17], a news magazine[34], in France[35], founded in 1972[36], headquartered in Paris[37]; RTL[18], a radio station[38], in France[39], founded in 1933[40], headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine[41]; Paris Match[19], a newspaper[42], in France[43], founded in 1949[44], headquartered in Levallois-Perret[45]; and Temps présent[20], a newspaper[46]. André Frossard held the position of seat 2 of the Académie française[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to André Frossard is Q3708032[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24], a courage award[49], in France[50], founded in 1939[51]; Resistance Medal[25], a medallion[52], in France[53], founded in 1943[54]; prix Mémoire de la Shoah[26], an award[55], founded in 1988[56]; Bernard Lecache Prize[27], an award[57], founded in 1971[58]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[59].

Personal Life

André Frossard's religion is recorded as Catholicism[60].

Death and Burial

André Frossard died on +1995-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Versailles[4]. He is buried at cemetery of Caluire-et-Cuire[10].

Why It Matters

André Frossard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was André Frossard born?

Born in Saint-Maurice-Colombier[2], André Frossard…

Where did André Frossard die?

André Frossard passed away in Versailles[4].

Who were André Frossard's parents?

André Frossard's father was Ludovic-Oscar Frossard[11].

What did André Frossard do for work?

André Frossard worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did André Frossard go to school?

André Frossard was educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21].

What awards did André Frossard receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24], Resistance Medal[25], and prix Mémoire de la Shoah[26].

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  1. [2] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . La France savante. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs
    Place of death Versailles
    Place of burial cemetery of Caluire-et-Cuire
    Religion or worldview Catholicism
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