Jean Ballard
| Jean Ballard | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 14, 1893 Marseille, France |
| Died |
June 18, 1973 Marseille, France |
| Occupation | Poet, author, editor |
Jean Ballard (1893-1973) was a French poet, author and editor.
Early life
Jean Ballard was born on November 14, 1893 in Marseille, France.[1] He grew upin Marseille and passed his Baccalaureate, specialising in mathematics.[2]
Career
Ballard began his writing career with Fortunio, a literary review founded by author Marcel Pagnol.[2] He was the founder and editor of Les Cahiers du Sud from 1925 to 1966.[2][3]
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Death and legacy
Ballard died on June 18, 1973 in his hometown of Marseille.[1][3] He was 79 years old.[3] The Cours Jean Ballard in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille was named in his honour.
References
- 1 2 "Jean Ballard (1893-1973)". Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Brun-Franc, Christel (2015). "Jean Ballard, une figure du " travailleur intellectuel "". Rives méditerranéennes 1 (50): 119–130. Retrieved March 30, 2016 – via Cairn.info. (registration required (help)).
- 1 2 3 Paire, Alain (2015). "Les Cahiers du Sud, un style de vie". Rives méditerranéennes 1 (50): 147–153. Retrieved March 31, 2016 – via Cairn.info. (registration required (help)).
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