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Luc Le Vaillant

b. 1958

French journalist

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About Luc Le Vaillant

Born 1958. Luc Le Vaillant is a French journalist.

Luc Le Vaillant (born 1958, Landivisiau) is a French journalist. Since 2000, he runs the "Portrait" section of the daily Libération.

Biography The son of a general practitioner and a mother professor of Italian and French, he is the eldest of a family of six children. He spent his childhood at Plougasnou where he became passionate about sailing, leading him to frequent the French Olympic team.

After studying philosophy at Brest and the Sorbonne,

Prizes and awards 1997: Prix Mumm 1998: Prix Albert-Londres

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Important facts

Born
31 July 1958, Landivisiau
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist
Nationality
France
Education
Centre de formation des journalistes
Employers
Libération
Awards
Albert Londres Prize for the best reporter in the written press

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Luc Le Vaillant?

French journalist

When was Luc Le Vaillant born?

Luc Le Vaillant was born on 31 July 1958 in Landivisiau.

What is Luc Le Vaillant's occupation?

Luc Le Vaillant is a journalist.

What nationality is Luc Le Vaillant?

Luc Le Vaillant is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luc Le Vaillant

· Wikidata: Q19956416

· DBpedia: Luc Le Vaillant

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