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1927 in France

Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1927.

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Historical records for France in 1927

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December

10 December 1927

Nobel Prize in Literature

Bergson, Henri · Stockholm · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Bergson receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for his rich and vitalising ideas.

Other events (month unknown)

1927

A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu

Proust, Marcel · Arts / Literature

Publication of "A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu", an autobiography

1927

A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu", an autobiography

Proust, Marcel · Arts / Literature

Publication of "A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu", an autobiography

1927

Major

Gaulle, Charles Andre Marie Joseph de · Major · Warfare / Military

Appointed Major

1927

Napoleon

Gance, Abel · Director · Arts / Cinema

Directs Napoleon, noted for its ambitious visual and widescreen techniques.

1927

Rule of Rhineland, The

Gaulle, Charles Andre Marie Joseph de · Rhineland, The · Major · Warfare / Military

Serves in the Rhineland occupation, 1927-1929

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