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Mavis Gallant(1922-2014)

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Mavis Gallant was born on 11 August 1922 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was a writer, known for Drága kisfiam! (1978), Telescope (1963) and Contact, l'encyclopédie de la création (2006). She was married to John Gallant. She died on 18 February 2014 in Paris, France.
BornAugust 11, 1922
DiedFebruary 18, 2014(91)
BornAugust 11, 1922
DiedFebruary 18, 2014(91)
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Drága kisfiam! (1978)
Drága kisfiam!
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1978
Fletcher Markle in Telescope (1963)
Telescope
7.6
TV Series
  • Self
Contact, l'encyclopédie de la création (2006)
Contact, l'encyclopédie de la création
TV Series
  • Self
Apostrophes (1975)
Apostrophes
6.7
TV Series
  • Self

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Writer

  • Drága kisfiam! (1978)
    Drága kisfiam!
    6.7
    • novel
    • 1978

Personal details

  • Born
    • August 11, 1922
    • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Died
    • February 18, 2014
    • Paris, France
  • Spouse
    • John Gallant1942 - 1947 (divorced)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

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    She was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on June 22, 1981 and C.C. (Companion of the Order of Canada) on October 21, 1992 for her services to literature.
  • Quotes
    On mothering: No people are as ever divided as those of the same blood.

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