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Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix

1884 – 1981

French writer

Medievalist Historian of Modern AgePoet
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About Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix

Lived 1884 – 1981 (aged 96). Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix was a French medievalist, historian of Modern Age, poet, writer, historian and scholar.

Antoine Pierre Marie François Joseph de Lévis-Mirepoix, 5th Duke of San Fernando Luis, GE (1 August 1884 in Léran, Ariège – 16 July 1981, in Lavelanet) was a French historian, novelist and essayist. He was known as duke of Lévis-Mirepoix (having inherited the dukedom on his father's death on 10 May 1915), also having the titles of fifth Duke of San Fernando Luis, grandee of Spain and 4th baron of de Lévis-Mirepoix. The writer Claude Silve, winner of the Prix Femina in 1935 for her novel Bénédiction was his sister.

Publications Philippe Auguste et ses trois femmes, Coll. Histoire, XXXIII, Club des Libraires de France, Paris, 1962, 328 pages

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Important facts

Born
1 August 1884, Léran
Birth century
19th century
Died
16 July 1981, Lavelanet
Occupation
Medievalist, historian of Modern Age, poet, writer, historian, scholar
Nationality
France
Positions held
President, Seat 16 of the Académie française
Awards
Order of the Francisque; Grand Prix Gobert; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Also known as
Antoine de Levis Mirepoix

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Pierre Marie
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Neurologist
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Claude Silve
1887 – 1978
Writer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix?

French writer (1884–1981)

When was Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix born?

Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix was born on 1 August 1884 in Léran.

When did Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix die?

Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix died on 16 July 1981 in Lavelanet.

What was Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix's occupation?

Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix was a medievalist, historian of Modern Age, poet, writer, historian and scholar.

What nationality was Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix?

Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix

· Wikidata: Q980799

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