About Jean Royer
Lived 1938 – 2019 (aged 81). Jean Royer was a Canadian poet, writer, essayist, literary critic and journalist.
Jean Royer (26 June 1938 – 4 July 2019) was a French Canadian writer and poet.
Biography Royer was a literary critic for the daily newspaper Le Devoir from 1971 to 1982. He was President of Académie des lettres du Québec from 1998 to 2004.
Royer's writings are kept in the archives of The National Library and Archives of Quebec.
In 1989, he was awarded Prix Alain-Grandbois, and in 2014, he received the Prix Athanase-David.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Royer?
Canadian poet and writer (1938-2019)
When was Jean Royer born?
Jean Royer was born on 26 June 1938 in Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse.
When did Jean Royer die?
Jean Royer died on 4 July 2019 in Montreal.
What was Jean Royer's occupation?
Jean Royer was a poet, writer, essayist, literary critic and journalist.
What nationality was Jean Royer?
Jean Royer was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Royer (writer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Royer. https://biography.guide/jean-royer/
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