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Colette

novelist

Born: Died: French

Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known mononymously as Colette or as Colette Willy, was a French author and woman of letters. She was also a mime, actress, and journalist. Colette is best known in the English-speaking world for her 1944 novella Gigi, which was the basis for the 1958 film and the 1973 stage production of the same name. Her short story collection The Tendrils of the Vine is also famous in France.

Notable For

French novelist

Colette's Historical Timeline

  1. Colette is born

    Colette, French novelist, known for french novelist, was born on 1873-01-28. Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known mononymously as Colette or as Colette Willy, was a French author and woman of letters.

  2. Author Colette (39) weds "Le Matin" newspaper editor Henri de Jouvenel

    Author Colette (39) weds "Le Matin" newspaper editor Henri de Jouvenel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colette born?
Colette was born on 1873-01-28 (French).
What is Colette known for?
French novelist
What historical events involved Colette?
Colette was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Colette is born, Author Colette (39) weds "Le Matin" newspaper editor Henri de Jouvenel.
When did Colette die?
Colette died on 1954-01-01.

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