Jean-Claude Fontanet

Swiss writer (1925-2009)
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Summary

Jean-Claude Fontanet was born on February 16, 1925[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on July 15, 2009[3], in Anières[4]. He worked as a writer[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Noël Fontanet[6]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[7]
  • Native language: French[8]
  • Educated at: Collège Calvin[9]
  • Award received: Schiller prize[10]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Jean-Claude Fontanet[13]
  • Archives at: Geneva Library[14]
  • Residence: Anières[15]
  • Family name: Fontanet[16]
  • Given name: Jean-Claude[17]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Thônex[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[19]
  • Sibling: Guy Fontanet[20]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Claude Fontanet born?

Jean-Claude Fontanet's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did Jean-Claude Fontanet die?

Jean-Claude Fontanet died in Anières[4].

Who were Jean-Claude Fontanet's parents?

Jean-Claude Fontanet's father was Noël Fontanet[6].

What did Jean-Claude Fontanet do for work?

Jean-Claude Fontanet worked as a writer[5].

Where did Jean-Claude Fontanet go to school?

Jean-Claude Fontanet was educated at Collège Calvin[9].

What awards did Jean-Claude Fontanet receive?

Honors received include Schiller prize[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [6] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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