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About Anatole France
Anatole France started gaining attention in 1869 when his poem titled "La Part de Madeleine" was published in Le Parnasse Contemporain. He became a national icon in 1873 after publishing his poem entitled “Poèmes dorés”.
As a highly-rated writer during his time, France published his most popular work in 1892 which was named “At the Sign of the Reine Pédauque”. His numerous literary works included plays, memoirs and novels.
Personal Life
He was born François-Anatole Thibault and was raised by his father who owned a bookstore. His marriage to his first wife named Valiere produced a daughter Suzanne. In 1920, he married Emma Laprevotte.
Education
He graduated from a Catholic school in Paris called Collège Stanislas.
Achievements
France was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921.
Trivia
Until 1966, his works were featured on the famous Index Librorum Prohibitorum list.
He supported the Russian Revolution in 1917.
During his active days, he was selected into the French Academy.
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F.A.Q. about Anatole France
When is his birthday?
Anatole France's birthday is on April 16, 1844.
In how many days is his birthday?
Anatole's birthday is in 92 days
How old was Anatole when he died?
He was 80 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 12, 1924.
How old would he be today?
Anatole France would be 180 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Anatole from?
He was born in Paris, France.