About Jean Rivain
Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 73). Jean Rivain was a French journalist.
Jean Rivain (November 14, 1883 – May 23, 1957) was a French political writer and journal editor. He was the co-founder of La Revue critique des idées et des livres.
Early life Jean Rivain was born on 14 November 1883 in Paris, France.
Career Rivain was a political writer and editor.
Rivain was influenced by ideas of Charles Maurras and by Italian fascism.
Rivain was the co-founder of La Revue critique des idées et des livres, a journal associated with the Action Française, in 1908. From 1908 Lucien Moreau and Jean Rivain were the key contributors to the review.
Death Rivain died on 23 May 1957 in Auverse, Maine-et-Loire, France.
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Who was Jean Rivain?
French journalist (1883–1957)
When was Jean Rivain born?
Jean Rivain was born on 14 November 1883 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jean Rivain die?
Jean Rivain died on 23 May 1957 in Auverse.
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Jean Rivain was a journalist.
What nationality was Jean Rivain?
Jean Rivain was French.
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