Jean Ferniot

Jean Ferniot
Born	October 10, 1918 Paris, France
Died	July 21, 2012 Paris, France
Occupation	Journalist, novelist
Spouse(s)	3, including Christiane Collange
Children	5

Jean Ferniot (1918–2012) was a French journalist and novelist. He won the Prix Interallié in 1961.

Jean Ferniot was born on October 10, 1918 in Paris, France. He grew up in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. He became an orphan at the age of eight, when his mother died. He was raised as a Roman Catholic, and he considered becoming a priest as a young man.

Ferniot was educated at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand in Paris. He briefly served in World War II, and he was subsequently awarded the Croix de Guerre.

Ferniot was a journalist. He began his career at the Agence France-Presse. He subsequently worked for Franc-Tireur and France Soir. He then joined L'Express as a political and culinary columnist. He was also a contributor to Radio Luxembourg until 1983.

Ferniot was the author of several books. He won the Prix Interallié for L’Ombre portée in 1961. He was a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Ferniot was married three times. With his third wife, journalist Christiane Collange, he had a son, Vincent Ferniot. He has five children.

Ferniot died on July 21, 2012 in Paris. He was 93 years old.

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