Joseph Kessel

Joseph Kessel (10 February 1898 – 23 July 1979), also known as "Jef", was a French journalist and novelist. He was a member of the Académie française and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Joseph Kessel
Kessel in June 1948
Born(1898-02-10)10 February 1898
Villa Clara, Entre Ríos, Argentina
Died23 July 1979(1979-07-23) (aged 81)
Avernes, Val-d'Oise, France
Allegiance France
 Free France
Service/branch French Naval Aviation
Free French Air Forces
Years of service1914–1918
1939–1945
Battles/wars
  • World War I
  • World War II
AwardsLegion of Honour
Other workJournalist
Writer
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