Louis-Ferdinand Céline

Louis-Ferdinand Céline was the pen name of French writer and doctor Louis-Ferdinand Destouches (27 May 1894 – 1 July 1961). The name "Céline" was chosen after his grandmother's first name. Céline is considered one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century, developing a new style of writing that modernized both French and World literature. He remains, however, a controversial figure because of extreme anti-Semitic statements publish... more

Date of birth:

  • May 27, 1894

Date of death:

  • Jul 1, 1961 (age 67 years)

Place of birth:

Also known as:

  • Louis-Ferdinand Celine,
  • Louis-Fernand Céline,
  • Louis-Ferdinand Destouches,
  • Louis-Ferdinand D Celine,
  • Louis-Ferdinand Céline,
  • Louis­Ferdinand Celine
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