Henri GUILLEMIN

Background

GUILLEMIN, Henri was born on March 19, 1903 in Macon. Son of Philippe Guillemin and Louise Thenoz.

Education

Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris.

Career

Writer and former university professor Professor, of French Literature, University of Cairo, Egypt 1936-1938. Professor, of French Language and Literature, University of Bordeaux 1938-1942.

Cultural Counsellor, French Embassy, Berne 1945-1962.

Professor, University of Geneva 1963-1973. Officier, Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur"honneur.

Grand Prix de la Critique, Paris 1965.

Connections

Married Jacqueline Rodel in 1928.

Father:

Philippe Guillemin

Mother:

Louise Thenoz

Spouse:

Jacqueline Rodel