Fred Vargas: Biography, Facts and Career
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Fred Vargas is the pseudonym of Frédérique Audoin-Rouzeau (born 7 June 1957), a French historian, archaeologist and novelist. As a historian and archeologist, she is known for her work on the Black Death. Her crime fiction policiers (police procedurals) have won three International Dagger Awards from the Crime Writers' Association, for three successive novels: in 2006, 2007 and 2009. She is the first author to achieve such an honour. In each case, her translator into English was Siân Reynolds, who was also recognized by the international award.
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- Full name: Fred Vargas
- Born: 1957-06-07
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q237087
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Who is Fred Vargas?
Fred Vargas is the pseudonym of Frédérique Audoin-Rouzeau (born 7 June 1957), a French historian, archaeologist and novelist. As a historian and archeologist, she is known for her work on the Black Death.
What nationality is Fred Vargas?
Fred Vargas is France.
When was Fred Vargas born?
Fred Vargas was born on 1957-06-07.
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