Patrick Modiano

French writer
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Patrick Modiano was born on July 30, 1945, in Boulogne-Billancourt and holds citizenship in France[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. He works as a screenwriter, writer, playwright, lyricist, and essayist[7][12]. He has been married to Dominique Zehrfuss since 1970, and they have two children, Marie Modiano and Zina Modiano.

His notable works include La Place de l'Étoile, Les Boulevards de ceinture, Missing Person, Dora Bruder, Un pedigree, and Villa Triste. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including the Roger Nimier Prix, the Fénéon Prize for literature, the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française, the prix des Libraires, the Prix Goncourt, the Prince Pierre Award, and two additional awards[13][14][12][15].

Patrick Modiano

Summary

Patrick Modiano is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. He was born on July 30, 1945[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], writer[5], playwright[6], lyricist[7], and essayist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,141 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Patrick Modiano's place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2].
  • Patrick Modiano was born on July 30, 1945[3].
  • Patrick Modiano's father was Albert Modiano[10].
  • Patrick Modiano's mother was Louisa Colpeyn[11].
  • Among Patrick Modiano's spouses was Dominique Zehrfuss[12].
  • A child of Patrick Modiano was Marie Modiano[13].
  • A child of Patrick Modiano was Zina Modiano[14].
  • Patrick Modiano held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Patrick Modiano's native language[16].
  • Patrick Modiano's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Patrick Modiano's professions included writer[5].
  • Patrick Modiano worked as a playwright[6].
  • Patrick Modiano worked as a lyricist[7].
  • Patrick Modiano worked as an essayist[8].
  • Patrick Modiano was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[17].
  • Patrick Modiano's education included a stint at Lycée Michel-Montaigne[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Modiano is La Place de l'Étoile[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Modiano is Les Boulevards de ceinture[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Modiano is Missing Person[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Modiano is Dora Bruder[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Modiano is Un pedigree[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Modiano is Villa Triste[24].
  • Patrick Modiano received the Roger Nimier Prix[25].
  • Patrick Modiano received the Fénéon Prize for literature[26].
  • Patrick Modiano received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[27].

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Origins and Family

Patrick Modiano's place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. He was born on July 30, 1945[3]. His father was Albert Modiano[10]. His mother was Louisa Colpeyn[11]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV[17], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1796[30] and Lycée Michel-Montaigne[18], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], writer[5], playwright[6], lyricist[7], and essayist[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La Place de l'Étoile[19], Les Boulevards de ceinture[20], Missing Person[21], Dora Bruder[22], Un pedigree[23], and Villa Triste[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Roger Nimier Prix[25], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 1963[36]; Fénéon Prize for literature[26]; Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[27], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1915[39]; prix des Libraires[40], a literary award[41], in France[42], founded in 1955[43]; Prix Goncourt[44], a literary award[45], in France[46], founded in 1903[47]; and Prince Pierre Award[48], an award[49], in Monaco[50], founded in 1951[51].

Personal Life

Among Patrick Modiano's spouses was Dominique Zehrfuss[12]. Children include Marie Modiano[13], a writer[52], b. 1978[53], of France[54], specialised in French literature[55] and Zina Modiano[14], a film director[56], b. 1974[57], of France[58].

Why It Matters

Patrick Modiano ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,141 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Missing Person[61], a literary work[62], founded in 1978[63]; Dora Bruder[64], a literary work[65]; La Place de l'Étoile[66], a literary work[67]; So You Don't Get Lost in the Neighborhood[68], a literary work[69]; The Black Notebook[70], a literary work[71]; and In the Cafe of Lost Youth[72], a literary work[73].

FAQs

Where was Patrick Modiano born?

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2], Patrick Modiano…

Who were Patrick Modiano's parents?

Patrick Modiano's father was Albert Modiano[10]. Patrick Modiano's mother was Louisa Colpeyn[11].

Who was Patrick Modiano married to?

Patrick Modiano's spouses include Dominique Zehrfuss[12].

What did Patrick Modiano do for work?

Patrick Modiano worked as screenwriter[4], writer[5], playwright[6], lyricist[7], and essayist[8].

Where did Patrick Modiano go to school?

Patrick Modiano was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[17] and Lycée Michel-Montaigne[18].

What awards did Patrick Modiano receive?

Honors received include Roger Nimier Prix[25], Fénéon Prize for literature[26], Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française[27], and prix des Libraires[40].

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