Patrick Modiano
French writer
1945 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer
Born
July 30, 1945
Age
~81 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
FranceBorn in Boulogne-Billancourt
1945
Born in Boulogne-Billancourt (1945-07-30)
1968
AwardRoger Nimier Prix
1969
AwardFénéon Prize for literature
1972
AwardGrand Prix du roman de l'Académie française
1976
Awardprix des Libraires
1978
AwardPrix Goncourt
About
Jean Patrick Modiano, generally known as Patrick Modiano, is a French novelist and recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is a noted writer of autofiction, the blend of autobiography and historical fiction.
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Who is Patrick Modiano?+
Jean Patrick Modiano, generally known as Patrick Modiano, is a French novelist and recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is a noted writer of autofiction, the blend of autobiography and historical fiction.
What does the name Patrick mean?+
The name Patrick means "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is of French origin.
When was Patrick Modiano born?+
Patrick Modiano was born on July 30, 1945.
Name Meaning
A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.
The name Patrick is of French origin, meaning "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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