Jean-Christophe Rufin
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Summary
Jean-Christophe Rufin was born on June 28, 1952[1], in Bourges[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], physician writer[4], diplomat[5], screenwriter[6], and neurologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,397 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Marcel Rufin[9]
- Mother: Q141500174[10]
- Spouse: Q136664741[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Occupation: physician[14], humanitarian[15], ambassador[16], development worker[17]
- Field of work: medicine[18], aid agency[19], travel book[20]
- Position held: administrator[21], member of the Académie française[22]
- Educated at: Sciences Po[23], Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[24], Lycée Claude-Bernard[25]
- Notable work: Brazil Red[26], The Abyssinian[27]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[28], Knight of the Legion of Honour[29], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[30], Commander of the National Order of the Lion[31], Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[32], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[33], Prix Goncourt du premier roman[34], Prix littéraire de l'armée de terre - Erwan Bergot[35], Prix Interallié[36], Prix Goncourt[37], prix du roman historique[38], Q131140115[39], Q131139744[40], grand prix de la Société de géographie[41]
- Member of: Académie Française[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Commons category: Jean-Christophe Rufin[44]
- Family name: Rufin[45]
- Given name: Jean-Christophe[46], Henri[47], Maurice[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[49]
- Name in native language: Jean-Christophe Rufin[50]
Why It Matters
Jean-Christophe Rufin has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Jean-Christophe Rufin born?
Jean-Christophe Rufin was born in Bourges[2].
Who were Jean-Christophe Rufin's parents?
Jean-Christophe Rufin's father was Marcel Rufin[9]. Jean-Christophe Rufin's mother was Q141500174[10].
Who was Jean-Christophe Rufin married to?
Jean-Christophe Rufin's spouses include Q136664741[11].
What did Jean-Christophe Rufin do for work?
Jean-Christophe Rufin worked as a writer[3], physician writer[4], diplomat[5], screenwriter[6], and neurologist[7].
Where did Jean-Christophe Rufin go to school?
Jean-Christophe Rufin was educated at Sciences Po[23], Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[24], and Lycée Claude-Bernard[25].
What awards did Jean-Christophe Rufin receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[28], Knight of the Legion of Honour[29], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[30], and Commander of the National Order of the Lion[31].