Jean d'Ormesson, 'immortal' of the prestigious Academie Francaise, dies aged 92

Jean d'Ormesson, a very public face among the usually discreet "immortals" of the prestigious Academie Francaise, has died aged 92.

Jean d'Ormesson, 'immortal' of the prestigious Academie Francaise, dies aged 92
Tue, 05 Dec, 2017 - 12:13

Jean d'Ormesson, a very public face among the usually discreet "immortals" of the prestigious Academie Francaise, has died aged 92.

French President Emmanuel Macron called him a "prince of letters".

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