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Philippe Collas

b. 1957

French writer

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About Philippe Collas

Born 1957. Philippe Collas is a French writer, playwright, biographer and screenwriter.

Philippe Collas or Philippe Collas-Villedary (born in France) is a French writer and scriptwriter who is famous for his historical and criminal thrillers. As the great-grandson of Pierre Bouchardon, the man who arrested Mata Hari, his biography about her is considered a notable reference.

Awards 1989: "Lauréat de la Villa Médicis Hors-Les Murs" for his work on King Ludwig II of Bavaria. 1991: "Prix Anne Philipe", named after the widow of the famous French actor, Gérard Philipe, an award for the most talented young theatrical writer.

Works Louis II et Elisabeth d'Autriche, Âmes soeurs, (Le Rocher, Paris/Monaco 2001) Maurice Dekobra, Gentleman entre deux mondes (Séguier, Paris 2002) Edith Wharton's French Riviera, with Éric Villedary (Flammarion, Paris 2002; Rizzoli New-York 2002) Mata Hari, Sa Véritable Histoire, (Plon, Paris) 2003, (Piper Verlag, Munich 2009) L'Île du Lundi, with Éric Villedary, (French Pulp 2018) La Pausa: The Ideal Mediterranean Villa of Gabrielle Chanel/ La Pausa: La maison méditerranéenne idéale de Gabrielle Chanel (Flammarion), (Team work) (ISBN 978-2-08-045492-8) etc.

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Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
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Philippe Collas-Villedary

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Philippe Collas?

French writer

When was Philippe Collas born?

Philippe Collas was born on 19 May 1957 in Thionville.

What is Philippe Collas's occupation?

Philippe Collas is a writer, playwright, biographer and screenwriter.

What nationality is Philippe Collas?

Philippe Collas is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philippe Collas

· Wikidata: Q3379618

· DBpedia: Philippe Collas

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