Robèrt Lafont
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Summary
Robèrt Lafont is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nîmes[2]. He was born on March 16, 1923[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on June 24, 2009[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], linguist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and poet[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Nîmes[2].
- Robèrt Lafont died in Florence[4].
- Robèrt Lafont was born on March 16, 1923[3].
- Robèrt Lafont died on June 24, 2009[5].
- Robèrt Lafont's father was Raymond Lafont[12].
- Robèrt Lafont was married to Fausta Garavini[13].
- Robèrt Lafont was married to Andrée Lafont[14].
- A child of Robèrt Lafont was Suzanne Lafont[15].
- Robèrt Lafont held citizenship in France[16].
- Robèrt Lafont worked as a playwright[6].
- Robèrt Lafont worked as a linguist[7].
- Robèrt Lafont worked as a writer[8].
- Robèrt Lafont worked as a university teacher[9].
- Robèrt Lafont's professions included poet[10].
- Robèrt Lafont's professions included literary historian[17].
- Robèrt Lafont's field of work was Occitan culture[18].
- Robèrt Lafont's field of work was Occitan literature[19].
- Robèrt Lafont held the position of president[20].
- Robèrt Lafont held the position of general secretary[21].
- Robèrt Lafont held the position of councillor of Nîmes[22].
- Robèrt Lafont held the position of general secretary[23].
- Among Robèrt Lafont's employers was Paul-Valéry University (Montpellier, 1970-2024)[24].
- Robèrt Lafont received the Saint George's Cross[25].
- Robèrt Lafont received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[26].
- Robèrt Lafont received the Grand prix littéraire de Provence[27].
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Origins and Family
Robèrt Lafont's place of birth was Nîmes[2]. He was born on March 16, 1923[3]. His father was Raymond Lafont[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], linguist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], poet[10], and literary historian[17]. Fields of work include Occitan culture[18], a culture of an area[28] and Occitan literature[19], a sub-set of literature[29]. Robèrt Lafont was employed by Paul-Valéry University (Montpellier, 1970-2024)[24]. Positions held include president[20], a position[30]; general secretary[21], a position[31]; and councillor of Nîmes[22]. Doctoral students include René Merle[32], a crime fiction writer[33], b. 1936[34], of France[35], specialised in history[36]; Anne Clément[37], an actor[38], 1940–2023[39], of France[40], specialised in Occitan culture[41]; Jean-Marie Marconot[42], a sociolinguist[43], 1938–2021[44], of France[45]; Jean-Claude Carpanin Marimoutou[46], a poet[47], b. 1956[48], of France[49]; and Henri Boyer[50], a linguist[51], b. 1946[52], of France[53], specialised in language pedagogy[54].
Recognition
Awards received include Saint George's Cross[25], an award[55], in Spain[56], founded in 1981[57]; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[26], an award[58], in Austria[59], founded in 1650[60]; Grand prix littéraire de Provence[27]; Grand prix quinquennal des lettres occitanes[61]; Q119011462[62]; and Ossian Prize[63], an award[64].
Personal Life
Spouses include Fausta Garavini[13], a linguist[65], b. 1938[66], of Italy[67], awarded the prix Robert-Brasillach[68], specialised in French literature[69] and Andrée Lafont[14]. A child of Robèrt Lafont was Suzanne Lafont[15].
Death and Burial
Robèrt Lafont died on June 24, 2009[5]. He died in Florence[4].
Why It Matters
Robèrt Lafont has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
FAQs
Where was Robèrt Lafont born?
Robèrt Lafont was born in Nîmes[2].
Where did Robèrt Lafont die?
Robèrt Lafont died in Florence[4].
Who were Robèrt Lafont's parents?
Robèrt Lafont's father was Raymond Lafont[12].
Who was Robèrt Lafont married to?
Robèrt Lafont's spouses include Fausta Garavini[13] and Andrée Lafont[14].
What did Robèrt Lafont do for work?
Robèrt Lafont worked as playwright[6], linguist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and poet[10].
What awards did Robèrt Lafont receive?
Honors received include Saint George's Cross[25], honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[26], Grand prix littéraire de Provence[27], and Grand prix quinquennal des lettres occitanes[61].