About Pierre Magnan
Lived 1922 – 2012 (aged 89). Pierre Magnan was a French writer.
Early life
Pierre Magnan was born on 19 September 1922 in Manosque. At the age of 13 he started working as a typographer and two years later started to write. His style was influenced by Jean Giono to whom he will dedicate a book later called To Greet Giono. During World War II he became acquainted with a novelist Thyde Monnier, who by 1946 published his work for the Éditions Julliard. and Prix Mystère de la critique in 1985, for La Maison assassinée.
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Who was Pierre Magnan?
French writer (1922–2012)
When was Pierre Magnan born?
Pierre Magnan was born on 19 September 1922 in Manosque.
When did Pierre Magnan die?
Pierre Magnan died on 28 April 2012 in Voiron.
What was Pierre Magnan's occupation?
Pierre Magnan was a writer.
What nationality was Pierre Magnan?
Pierre Magnan was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Magnan. https://biography.guide/pierre-magnan/
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