Olivier Weber
French writer
1958 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer
Born
June 12, 1958
Age
~68 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, diplomat
FranceBorn in Montluçon
1958
Born in Montluçon (1958-06-12)
1992
AwardAlbert-Londres Award
1998
AwardJoseph-Kessel Prize
2009
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2011
AwardAmerigo Vespucci prize
2017
AwardEuropean and Mediterranean book prize
Present
About
Olivier Weber is a French writer, novelist and reporter at large, known primarily for his coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been a war correspondent for twenty-five years, especially in Central Asia, Africa, Middle-East and Iraq. He is an assistant professor at the Institut d'études politiques de Paris, president of the Prize Joseph Kessel and today ambassador of France at large. Weber has won several national and international awards of literature and journalism, in particular for his stories on Afghanistan and for his books on wars. His novels, travels writing books and essays have been translated in a dozen of languages.
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Who is Olivier Weber?+
Olivier Weber is a French writer, novelist and reporter at large, known primarily for his coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been a war correspondent for twenty-five years, especially in Central Asia, Africa, Middle-East and Iraq. He is an assistant professor at the Institut d'étud
What does the name Olivier mean?+
The name Olivier means "A surname from French, equivalent to English Oliver.. Etymology: Olivier. Oliver.". It is of French origin.
When was Olivier Weber born?+
Olivier Weber was born on June 12, 1958.
Name Meaning
A surname from French, equivalent to English Oliver.. Etymology: Olivier. Oliver.
The name Olivier is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French, equivalent to English Oliver.. Etymology: Olivier. Oliver.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Olivier — June 12, 1958
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
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