About Michelle Vian
Lived 1920 – 2017 (aged 97). Michelle Vian was a French writer, translator, secretary and poet.
Michelle Marie Léglise (June 12, 1920 – December 13, 2017), also known as Michelle Vian, was a French translator and poet.
Born in Bordeaux, she married Boris Vian in 1941, with whom she had two children, Patrick (born in 1942) and Carole (born in 1948).
She actively participates in the writing of her husband's novels and inspired the character of Chloé in Froth on the Daydream.
After the couple separated in 1953, she had a romantic relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre until the latter's death in 1980.
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Who was Michelle Vian?
French writer, translator and secretary
When was Michelle Vian born?
Michelle Vian was born on 12 June 1920 in Bordeaux.
When did Michelle Vian die?
Michelle Vian died on 13 December 2017 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Michelle Vian's occupation?
Michelle Vian was a writer, translator, secretary and poet.
What nationality was Michelle Vian?
Michelle Vian was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michelle Vian. https://biography.guide/michelle-vian/
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