About Jakez Cornou
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 87). Jakez Cornou was a French historian and ethnologist.
Jakez Cornou (1935 – 1 September 2022) was a French historian, ethnologist, and author. He lived in Bigouden and pursued passions in history, ethnography, and heritage of the Bretons. He was a co-founder of the newspapers and Pays de Quimper en Cornouaille. He also directed the publishing house Éditions Sked and was a member of the collective , which sought to promote literature in the Pays Bigouden.
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Who was Jakez Cornou?
French historian and ethnologist (1935–2022)
When was Jakez Cornou born?
Jakez Cornou was born on 8 March 1935 in Brest.
When did Jakez Cornou die?
Jakez Cornou died on 1 September 2022 in Pont-l'Abbé.
What was Jakez Cornou's occupation?
Jakez Cornou was a historian and ethnologist.
What nationality was Jakez Cornou?
Jakez Cornou was French.
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