Antoine Volodine

French writer
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Antoine Volodine

Summary

Antoine Volodine is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on 1949[3]. He worked as a translator[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (541 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Antoine Volodine's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2].
  • Antoine Volodine was born on 1949[3].
  • Antoine Volodine's mother was Lucette Desvignes[8].
  • Antoine Volodine held citizenship in France[9].
  • Antoine Volodine's professions included translator[4].
  • Antoine Volodine's professions included science fiction writer[5].
  • Antoine Volodine worked as a writer[6].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Prix Médicis[10].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[11].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Prix du Livre Inter[12].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Andrei Biely Prize[13].
  • Antoine Volodine received the Prix de la Page 111[14].
  • Antoine Volodine received the prix Écrire la ville[15].
  • Antoine Volodine is recorded as male[16].
  • Antoine Volodine's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Antoine Volodine is associated with the Q3399715 movement[18].
  • Antoine Volodine's family name is recorded as Desvignes[19].
  • Antoine Volodine's given name is recorded as Antoine[20].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[21].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[22].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Rosny-aîné award for the best novel[23].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Rosny-aîné award for the best novel[24].
  • Antoine Volodine's nominated for is recorded as Q137040959[25].
  • Antoine Volodine's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Antoine Volodine's birth name is recorded as Jean Desvignes[27].

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Origins and Family

Antoine Volodine's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on 1949[3]. His mother was Lucette Desvignes[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Médicis[10], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1958[30]; Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[11], a class of award[31], in France[32], founded in 1974[33]; Prix du Livre Inter[12], a literary award[34], in France[35], founded in 1975[36]; Andrei Biely Prize[13], a literary award[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1978[39]; Prix de la Page 111[14], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 2012[42]; and prix Écrire la ville[15], a literary award[43], in France[44], founded in 2016[45].

Why It Matters

Antoine Volodine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (541 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Antoine Volodine born?

Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], Antoine Volodine…

Who were Antoine Volodine's parents?

Antoine Volodine's mother was Lucette Desvignes[8].

What did Antoine Volodine do for work?

Antoine Volodine worked as translator[4], science fiction writer[5], and writer[6].

What awards did Antoine Volodine receive?

Honors received include Prix Médicis[10], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel[11], Prix du Livre Inter[12], and Andrei Biely Prize[13].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Poulpy · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Movement → Q3399715
    Nominated for → Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel, Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best French-Language Novel, Rosny-aîné award for the best novel +2
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  2. 28d ago · ScriptaBelgica · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelio author id → 5407, 628667
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  3. 7w ago · Symac · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ricochet author id → manuela-draeger, elli-kronauer
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  4. 14w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 30339868
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  5. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0226388-Volodine-Antoine-1950
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Chalon-sur-Saône
    Aliases → —
    Writing language → French
    Family name → Desvignes
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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