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Philippe Besson

1967 - Today

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Philippe Besson (born 29 January 1967) is a French writer, playwright and screenwriter. Besson was born in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente, and has written a total of 23 novels, several of which have been adapted for cinema or theater. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Philippe Besson is the 6,743rd most popular writer, the 5,477th most popular biography from France and the 665th most popular French Writer.

Philippe Besson, the French writer born in 1967, is most famous for his novels that often explore themes of love, identity, and memory. His works, such as "Son frère" and "Un personnage de roman," have garnered critical acclaim and contributed to his reputation in contemporary French literature.

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Among writers, Philippe Besson ranks 6,743 out of 7,302. Before him are John Suckling, Lorrie Moore, José Luís Peixoto, Anthony E. Zuiker, Nikolay Abramov, and Thomas MacDonagh. After him are Ellen Kushner, Sylvain Tesson, Geetanjali Shree, Jeff VanderMeer, Joel Surnow, and Cheryl Strayed.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1967, Philippe Besson ranks 573. Before him are Cas Mudde, Chris Parnell, Jason Cooper, Estela Rodríguez, Philippe Poutou, and Li Donghua. After him are Sven Ottke, Grigoriy Yegorov, Anita Moen, Lars Riedel, Janez Lenarčič, and Andrew Shue.

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In France

Among people born in France, Philippe Besson ranks 5,477 out of 6,770. Before him are Arnaud Clément (1977), Jordan Veretout (1993), Éric Elmosnino (1964), Antoine Richard (1960), M. Pokora (1985), and Philippe Poutou (1967). After him are Mano Solo (1963), Catherine Fleury-Vachon (1966), Philippe Omnès (1960), Sylvain Tesson (1972), Odette Hallowes (1912), and Pauline Lafont (1963).

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Among WRITERS In France

Among writers born in France, Philippe Besson ranks 665. Before him are David Diop (1966), Tonino Benacquista (1961), David Foenkinos (1974), Vanessa Springora (1972), Alexandre del Valle (1968), and Édouard Louis (1992). After him are Sylvain Tesson (1972), Alexandre Jardin (1965), Jean-Baptiste Andrea (1971), Éliette Abécassis (1969), Marie Darrieussecq (1969), and Patrick Besson (1956).

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