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Olivier Rolin

b. 1947

French writer

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About Olivier Rolin

Born 1947. Olivier Rolin is a French novelist, journalist, non-fiction writer, travel writer, editor and writer.

Olivier Rolin (; born 17th May 1947 in Boulogne-Billancourt) is a French writer. He won the Prix Femina in 1994, for his novel Port-Soudan.

His brother Jean is also a writer and journalist.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Louis-le-Grand
Awards
Officer of Arts and Letters; Prix Pierre de Régnier; Prix Femina; Louis Guilloux Prize; Grand prix de littérature Paul-Morand; Prix France Culture

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Olivier Rolin's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Olivier Rolin?

French writer

When was Olivier Rolin born?

Olivier Rolin was born on 17 May 1947 in Boulogne-Billancourt.

What is Olivier Rolin's occupation?

Olivier Rolin is a novelist, journalist, non-fiction writer, travel writer, editor and writer.

What nationality is Olivier Rolin?

Olivier Rolin is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olivier Rolin

· Wikidata: Q1238602

· DBpedia: Olivier Rolin

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