Antoine Volodine

French writer
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Antoine Volodine

Summary

Antoine Volodine is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on 1949[3]. He worked as a translator[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Antoine Volodine's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2].
  • Antoine Volodine was born on 1949[3].
  • Antoine Volodine's mother was Lucette Desvignes[8].
  • Antoine Volodine held citizenship in France[9].
  • Antoine Volodine's professions included translator[4].
  • Antoine Volodine's professions included science fiction writer[5].
  • Antoine Volodine worked as a writer[6].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Prix Médicis[10].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[11].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Prix du Livre Inter[12].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Andrei Biely Prize[13].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Prix de la Page 111[14].
  • Antoine Volodine received the prix Écrire la ville[15].
  • Antoine Volodine is recorded as male[16].
  • Antoine Volodine's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Antoine Volodine's family name is recorded as Desvignes[18].
  • Antoine Volodine's given name is recorded as Antoine[19].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[20].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[21].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Rosny-aîné award for the best novel[22].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Rosny-aîné award for the best novel[23].
  • Antoine Volodine's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Antoine Volodine's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean Desvignes'}[25].
  • Antoine Volodine's writing language is recorded as French[26].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[27]

  • Country: FR[28]

  • Began / founded: 1949[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 5692936a-0370-4d84-ab99-cf1052d73dd2[30]

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Origins and Family

Antoine Volodine's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on 1949[3]. His mother was Lucette Desvignes[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Médicis[10], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1958[33]; Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[11], a class of award[34], in France[35], founded in 1974[36]; Prix du Livre Inter[12], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1975[39]; Andrei Biely Prize[13], a literary award[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1978[42]; Prix de la Page 111[14], a literary award[43], in France[44], founded in 2012[45]; and prix Écrire la ville[15], a literary award[46], in France[47], founded in 2016[48].

Why It Matters

Antoine Volodine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Antoine Volodine born?

Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], Antoine Volodine…

Who were Antoine Volodine's parents?

Antoine Volodine's mother was Lucette Desvignes[8].

What did Antoine Volodine do for work?

Antoine Volodine worked as translator[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6].

What awards did Antoine Volodine receive?

Honors received include Prix Médicis[10], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[11], Prix du Livre Inter[12], and Andrei Biely Prize[13].

References

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  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Chalon-sur-Saône
    Aliases
    Writing language French
    Family name Desvignes
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