Serge Dalens

French writer and magistrate (1910–1998)
Person human Q3479257
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Summary

Serge Dalens was born on October 3, 1910[1], in Albertville[2]. He died on January 9, 1998[3], in Saint-Cloud[4]. He worked as a writer[5], magistrate[6], children's writer[7], and publisher[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Q110361346[10]
  • Father: Joseph de Verdilhac[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Native language: French[13]
  • Position held: collection manager[14]
  • Employer: Ministry of Justice of France[15]
  • Educated at: Palais de l'Université de Nancy[16]
  • Notable work: Q124307184[17], L'Étoile de pourpre[18], Le Prince Éric[19]
  • Award received: prix Renaissance des lettres[20], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Grand prix des jeunes lecteurs[23], Concours général[24], Cross for Military Valour[25], Order of Saint John of Lateran[26]
  • Member of: Éclaireurs unionistes de France[27], Scouts de France[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Member of political party: Front national[30]
  • Genre: children's and young adult literature[31]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[32]
  • Family name: de Verdilhac[33]
  • Given name: Yves[34]
  • Pseudonym: Serge Dalens[35], François Thervay[36], Mik Fondal[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
  • Birth name: Yves Marie Paul Raoul de Verdilhac[39]
  • Has written for: Présent (newspaper)[40]

FAQs

Where was Serge Dalens born?

Serge Dalens's place of birth was Albertville[2].

Where did Serge Dalens die?

Serge Dalens passed away in Saint-Cloud[4].

Who were Serge Dalens's parents?

Serge Dalens's father was Joseph de Verdilhac[11].

What did Serge Dalens do for work?

Serge Dalens worked as a writer[5], magistrate[6], children's writer[7], and publisher[8].

Where did Serge Dalens go to school?

Serge Dalens was educated at Palais de l'Université de Nancy[16].

What awards did Serge Dalens receive?

Honors received include prix Renaissance des lettres[20], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], and Grand prix des jeunes lecteurs[23].

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