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Jean-François Revel(1924-2006)

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Jean-François Revel was born on 19 January 1924 in Marseille, France. He was a writer, known for 36, le grand tournant (1970), Les deux marseillaises (1968) and Lectures pour tous (1953). He was married to Claude Sarraute. He died on 29 April 2006 in Paris, France.
BornJanuary 19, 1924
DiedApril 29, 2006(82)
BornJanuary 19, 1924
DiedApril 29, 2006(82)
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Known for

36, le grand tournant (1970)
36, le grand tournant
  • Writer
  • 1970
Les deux marseillaises (1968)
Les deux marseillaises
  • Self
  • 1968
Pierre Desgraupes in Lectures pour tous (1953)
Lectures pour tous
TV Series
  • Self
Nadie escuchaba (1987)
Nadie escuchaba
8.2
  • Self - Tribunal Panelist
  • 1987

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Writer

  • 36, le grand tournant (1970)
    36, le grand tournant
    • Writer
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • J.-F. Revel
  • Born
    • January 19, 1924
    • Marseille, France
  • Died
    • April 29, 2006
    • Paris, France(heart problems)
  • Spouse
    • Claude Sarraute1967 - April 29, 2006 (his death)
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    • 1 Article

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    Jean-François Revel is the son of Matthieu Ricard. Together, (Buddhist monk) son and (philosopher) father wrote "The Monk and the Philosopher", a long dialog between the two of them.

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