About Louis Chardigny
Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 80). Louis Chardigny was a French journalist and historian.
Louis Chardigny (1909–1990) was a French historian. He authored several books about Napoleon. He won three prizes from the Académie française: the Prix d’Académie for Maréchaux de France in 1942; the Prix Thérouanne for Les maréchaux de Napoléon in 1948; and the Prix Eugène Colas for L’homme Napoléon in 1948.
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Who was Louis Chardigny?
French journalist, historian, author
When was Louis Chardigny born?
Louis Chardigny was born on 8 August 1909 in Curtil-sous-Burnand.
When did Louis Chardigny die?
Louis Chardigny died on 2 August 1990 in Souzy-la-Briche.
What was Louis Chardigny's occupation?
Louis Chardigny was a journalist and historian.
What nationality was Louis Chardigny?
Louis Chardigny was French.
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