About Madeleine Rolland
Lived 1872 – 1960 (aged 87). Madeleine Rolland was a French translator.
Madeleine Rolland, Elena Stasova, and Gabrielle Duchêne (l-r) in August 1934 at the world gathering of women. Madeleine Rolland (October 17, 1872 – April 1, 1960) was a French translator and peace activist.
She passed the Agrégation in English in 1901, and then taught in Paris at the Guild (future Franco-British Institute).
Passionate about India and mastering the English language, it was Madeleine who made it possible for her brother, Romain, to come into contact with Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi.
Madeleine Rolland died in Créteil, April 1, 1960.
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Who was Madeleine Rolland?
French translator (1872-1960)
When was Madeleine Rolland born?
Madeleine Rolland was born on 17 October 1872 in Clamecy.
When did Madeleine Rolland die?
Madeleine Rolland died on 1 April 1960 in Créteil.
What was Madeleine Rolland's occupation?
Madeleine Rolland was a translator.
What nationality was Madeleine Rolland?
Madeleine Rolland was French.
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