Louis Barral
Monégasque prehistorian, writer and lexicographer
About Louis Barral
Lived 1910 – 1999 (aged 89). Louis Barral was a Monegasque lexicographer, linguist, prehistorian and writer.
Louis Barral (1910–1999) was a Monégasque lexicographer.
Lexicographical writings
He was the joint author, with Suzanne Simone, of a French–Monégasque Dictionary (1983). This work complements Louis Frolla's Monégasque–French Dictionary (1963).
The dictionary and other works have contributed to a flourishing of literature in the Monégasque language.
Anthropological activities
Barral was the keeper of the Prehistoric Anthropology Museum of Monaco.
History In April 1958, Louis Barral discovered the Cavern of Vallonnet along with René Pascal.
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Who was Louis Barral?
Monégasque prehistorian, writer and lexicographer (1910–1999)
When was Louis Barral born?
Louis Barral was born on 18 May 1910 in La Condamine.
When did Louis Barral die?
Louis Barral died on 6 July 1999 in Monaco.
What was Louis Barral's occupation?
Louis Barral was a lexicographer, linguist, prehistorian and writer.
What nationality was Louis Barral?
Louis Barral was Monegasque.
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