François de Closets

French journalist and writer
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François de Closets

Summary

François de Closets is a human[1]. Born in Enghien-les-Bains[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1933[3]. He worked as a journalist[4] and non-fiction writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • François de Closets was born in Enghien-les-Bains[2].
  • François de Closets was born on December 25, 1933[3].
  • François de Closets was married to Janick Jossin[7].
  • François de Closets was married to Danièle Lebrun[8].
  • A child of François de Closets was Sophie de Closets[9].
  • A child of François de Closets was Serge de Closets[10].
  • A child of François de Closets was Régis de Closets[11].
  • François de Closets held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was François de Closets's native language[13].
  • François de Closets's professions included journalist[4].
  • François de Closets worked as a non-fiction writer[5].
  • François de Closets was employed by Sciences et Avenir[14].
  • François de Closets's education included a stint at Sciences Po[15].
  • François de Closets received the Prix Biguet[16].
  • François de Closets received the Roland Dorgelès Award[17].
  • François de Closets received the Prix Cazes[18].
  • François de Closets is recorded as male[19].
  • François de Closets's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • François de Closets's Commons category is recorded as François de Closets[21].
  • François de Closets's family name is recorded as Closets[22].
  • François de Closets's given name is recorded as François[23].
  • François de Closets's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • François de Closets's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'François de Closets'}[25].
  • François de Closets's sibling is recorded as Jacques de Closets[26].

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Origins and Family

François de Closets's place of birth was Enghien-les-Bains[2]. He was born on December 25, 1933[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

François de Closets's education included a stint at Sciences Po[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4] and non-fiction writer[5]. Among François de Closets's employers was Sciences et Avenir[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Biguet[16], a literary award[27], in France[28], founded in 1976[29]; Roland Dorgelès Award[17], a television award[30], in France[31], founded in 1995[32]; and Prix Cazes[18], a literary award[33], in France[34], founded in 1935[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Janick Jossin[7] and Danièle Lebrun[8], an actor[36], b. 1937[37], of France[38], awarded the Molière Award for Best Supporting Actress[39]. Children include Sophie de Closets[9], an editor[40], b. 1978[41], of France[42], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit[43], specialised in publishing[44]; Serge de Closets[10], of France[45]; and Régis de Closets[11], a journalist[46], b. 1971[47].

Why It Matters

François de Closets ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was François de Closets born?

François de Closets was born in Enghien-les-Bains[2].

Who was François de Closets married to?

François de Closets's spouses include Janick Jossin[7] and Danièle Lebrun[8].

What did François de Closets do for work?

François de Closets worked as journalist[4] and non-fiction writer[5].

Where did François de Closets go to school?

François de Closets was educated at Sciences Po[15].

What awards did François de Closets receive?

Honors received include Prix Biguet[16], Roland Dorgelès Award[17], and Prix Cazes[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . lesecrivainscombattants.org. lesecrivainscombattants.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . litterart.webador.fr. Retrieved . litterart.webador.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Symac · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Sciences Po
    Place of birth Enghien-les-Bains
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Child Sophie de Closets, Serge de Closets, Régis de Closets
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