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Max Olivier-Lacamp

1914 – 1983

French journalist

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Lived 1914 – 1983 (aged 69). Max Olivier-Lacamp was a French war correspondent, writer and journalist.

Max Olivier-Lacamp (2 March 1914 Le Havre – 17 June 1983 Meudon) was a French journalist and writer, winner of the in 1969, and Albert Londres Prize in 1958.

Biography Max Olivier, also known as Max-Olivier Lacamp, was a reporter for Le Figaro and reported on the Partition of India, in 1947. His book, Between the two Asias, is devoted to the difference between Asian Indian and Far East.

Family He lived in Korea, and married Pyong-You Hyun. He is the father of the writer Ysabelle Lacamp.

Works Les Feux de la colère, Bernard Grasset, 1969, Prix Renaudot. Le Kief, B. Grasset, 1974, Le matin calme : Corée d'hier et d'aujourd'hui , Stock, 1977, Les chemins de Montvézy, Grasset, 1981,

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
War correspondent, writer, journalist
Nationality
Employers
Le Figaro
Awards
Prix Renaudot; Albert Londres Prize; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Max Olivier-Lacamp?

French journalist (1914–1983)

When was Max Olivier-Lacamp born?

Max Olivier-Lacamp was born on 2 March 1914 in Le Havre.

When did Max Olivier-Lacamp die?

Max Olivier-Lacamp died on 17 June 1983 in Meudon.

What was Max Olivier-Lacamp's occupation?

Max Olivier-Lacamp was a war correspondent, writer and journalist.

What nationality was Max Olivier-Lacamp?

Max Olivier-Lacamp was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Max Olivier-Lacamp

· Wikidata: Q3302258

· DBpedia: Max Olivier-Lacamp

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