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Dominique Bona

b. 1953

French writer

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About Dominique Bona

Born 1953. Dominique Bona is a French journalist, novelist and literary critic.

Dominique Bona (born 29 July 1953) is a French writer.

Life She won the 2000 Bourse Goncourt for biography, and 1998 Prix Renaudot. She was the literary critic for Le Figaro and Le Journal du dimanche.

She was elected a member of Académie Française in April 2013.

She is the daughter of Arthur Conte and Colette Lacassagne.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV, Lycée Victor Duruy, Lycée Victor-Duruy, Paris-Sorbonne University
Positions held
Member of the Académie française
Employers
France Culture, Le Figaro littéraire, Le Quotidien de Paris, France Inter
Awards
Knight of the National Order of Merit; Officer of Arts and Letters; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Prince Pierre Award; Prix Renaudot; Prix Interallié; Grand prix de l'héroïne Madame Figaro de la biographie; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Bourse Goncourt de la biographie; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Paulée de Meursault Prize
Also known as
Dominique Conte

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dominique Bona?

French writer

When was Dominique Bona born?

Dominique Bona was born on 29 July 1953 in Perpignan.

What is Dominique Bona's occupation?

Dominique Bona is a journalist, novelist and literary critic.

What nationality is Dominique Bona?

Dominique Bona is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dominique Bona

· Wikidata: Q3035010

· DBpedia: Dominique Bona

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