Author
Joseph Kessel
February 10, 1898 – July 23, 1979 · France
War correspondent, Journalist, Screenwriter, Writer, Novelist, Opinion journalist, Aircraft pilot
Titles on list
1
Total weeks
8
Peak rank
#10
Biography
- Born
- February 10, 1898 · Villa Clara
- Died
- July 23, 1979 · Avernes
- Nationality
- France
- Gender
- Male
- Languages
- French, Russian
- Education
- Lycée Louis-le-Grand
Awards & Honours
- 1924Paul Flat Prize
- 1927Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française
- 1958Ambassadors' Prize
- 1959Prince Pierre Award
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Croix de guerre 1914-1918
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945
- Médaille militaire
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