André Bellessort

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André Bellessort (18661942) was a French writer.

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Bellesort was a not only a poet and essayist but also a traveller who went to Chile, Bolivia and Japan.

He is known for his influence on his pupils as a teacher in khâgne in the Lycée Louis-le-Grand, notably related in Robert Brasillach's memories.

Preceded by:
Henri Brémond
Seat 36
Académie française
1935-1942
Succeeded by:
René Grousset