Didier Decoin

French writer
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Didier Decoin

Summary

Didier Decoin is a human[1]. He was born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. He was born on +1945-03-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], writer[5], prose writer[6], journalist[7], and critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Didier Decoin's place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2].
  • Didier Decoin was born on +1945-03-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Didier Decoin's father was Henri Decoin[10].
  • A child of Didier Decoin was Julien Decoin[11].
  • Didier Decoin held citizenship in France[12].
  • Didier Decoin's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Didier Decoin's professions included writer[5].
  • Didier Decoin worked as a prose writer[6].
  • Didier Decoin worked as a journalist[7].
  • Didier Decoin's professions included critic[8].
  • Didier Decoin's professions included television writer[13].
  • Didier Decoin held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Didier Decoin held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Didier Decoin's education included a stint at Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Didier Decoin is John l'Enfer[17].
  • Didier Decoin received the Prix Goncourt[18].
  • Didier Decoin received the prix des Libraires[19].
  • Didier Decoin received the Q3405602[20].
  • Didier Decoin received the Prix Max-Barthou[21].
  • Didier Decoin received the Q88326731[22].
  • Didier Decoin received the Officer of the Order of Maritime Merit[23].
  • Didier Decoin was a member of Académie de Marine[24].
  • Didier Decoin's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Didier Decoin's image is recorded as Réception de Patrice Franceschi comme Écrivain de Marine le 10 février 2014 à l'Hôtel de la Marine à Paris - 20.jpg[26].
  • Didier Decoin is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Didier Decoin was born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. He was born on +1945-03-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Henri Decoin[10].

Education

Didier Decoin's education included a stint at Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], writer[5], prose writer[6], journalist[7], critic[8], and television writer[13]. Positions held include chairperson[14], a type of position[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Didier Decoin is John l'Enfer[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Goncourt[18], a literary award[29], in France[30], founded in 1903[31]; prix des Libraires[19], a literary award[32], in France[33], founded in 1955[34]; Q3405602[20]; Prix Max-Barthou[21], a literary award[35], in France[36]; Q88326731[22]; and Officer of the Order of Maritime Merit[23], a grade of an order[37], in France[38].

Personal Life

A child of Didier Decoin was Julien Decoin[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Why It Matters

Didier Decoin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Didier Decoin born?

Didier Decoin's place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2].

Who were Didier Decoin's parents?

Didier Decoin's father was Henri Decoin[10].

What did Didier Decoin do for work?

Didier Decoin worked as screenwriter[4], writer[5], prose writer[6], journalist[7], and critic[8].

Where did Didier Decoin go to school?

Didier Decoin was educated at Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix[16].

What awards did Didier Decoin receive?

Honors received include Prix Goncourt[18], prix des Libraires[19], Q3405602[20], and Prix Max-Barthou[21].

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  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . prix-des-libraires.fr. prix-des-libraires.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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