Olivier Séchan

French writer (1911-2006)
Person human Q3351401
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Olivier Séchan

Summary

Olivier Séchan is a human[1]. Born in Montpellier[2], he… he was born on January 14, 1911[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on July 7, 2006[5]. He worked as a translator[6] and children's writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (280 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Olivier Séchan's place of birth was Montpellier[2].
  • Olivier Séchan died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Olivier Séchan was born on January 14, 1911[3].
  • Olivier Séchan died on July 7, 2006[5].
  • Olivier Séchan is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[9].
  • Olivier Séchan's father was Louis Séchan[10].
  • Olivier Séchan was married to Solange Mériaux/Séchan[11].
  • A child of Olivier Séchan was Renaud[12].
  • A child of Olivier Séchan was Thierry Séchan[13].
  • Olivier Séchan held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Olivier Séchan's native language[15].
  • Olivier Séchan's professions included translator[6].
  • Olivier Séchan worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Olivier Séchan received the Prix des Deux Magots[16].
  • Olivier Séchan received the Prix Cazes[17].
  • Olivier Séchan received the Q688819[18].
  • Olivier Séchan is recorded as male[19].
  • Olivier Séchan's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Olivier Séchan's family name is recorded as Séchan[21].
  • Olivier Séchan's given name is recorded as Olivier[22].
  • Olivier Séchan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Olivier Séchan's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Olivier Louis Joseph Séchan'}[24].
  • Olivier Séchan's sibling is recorded as Edmond Séchan[25].

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Origins and Family

Olivier Séchan was born in Montpellier[2]. He was born on January 14, 1911[3]. His father was Louis Séchan[10]. French was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and children's writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix des Deux Magots[16], a literary award[26], in France[27], founded in 1933[28]; Prix Cazes[17], a literary award[29], in France[30], founded in 1935[31]; and Q688819[18], a literary award[32], in France[33], founded in 1930[34].

Personal Life

Olivier Séchan was married to Solange Mériaux/Séchan[11]. Children include Renaud[12], a lyricist[35], b. 1952[36], of France[37], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[38] and Thierry Séchan[13], a journalist[39], 1949–2019[40], of France[41].

Death and Burial

Olivier Séchan died on July 7, 2006[5]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Olivier Séchan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (280 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Olivier Séchan born?

Olivier Séchan's place of birth was Montpellier[2].

Where did Olivier Séchan die?

Olivier Séchan passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Olivier Séchan's parents?

Olivier Séchan's father was Louis Séchan[10].

Who was Olivier Séchan married to?

Olivier Séchan's spouses include Solange Mériaux/Séchan[11].

What did Olivier Séchan do for work?

Olivier Séchan worked as translator[6] and children's writer[7].

What awards did Olivier Séchan receive?

Honors received include Prix des Deux Magots[16], Prix Cazes[17], and Q688819[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . lefigaro.fr. lefigaro.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . leslecturesdelonclepaul.over-blog.com. leslecturesdelonclepaul.over-blog.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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