Pierre De Sornay

Pierre de Sornay (October 11, 1876 – August 5, 1968) was a notable Mauritian writer.

Marie Joseph Pierre de Sornay was born in Port Louis, Mauritius. He was awarded the Chevalier de La Légion d'Honneur in 1934, The Officier de La Légion d'Honneur in 1956 and The Commandeur du Mérite Agricole in 1966. De Sornay died on 5 August 1968 at the rue de Cossigny, Curepipe, Mauritius at the age of 91.[1][2] Pierre de Sornay wrote the book "Isle De France-Ile Maurice" which was awarded the Prix Thorlet by the Academie Francaise.

References

  1. ↑ "Pierre de SORNAY, Prix Thorlet - 1951)". Academie Française.
  2. ↑ "Pierre de SORNAY)". Geneanet.



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