THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Maurice Dekobra

French writer (1885–1973)

Maurice Dekobra has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists May 26, 1885 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France.

Born

May 26, 1885

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: June 1, 1973

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Birthplace
10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France
Professions
writer, poet, screenwriter, playwright, translator, film director, journalist, novelist
Citizenship
Canada, France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: May 26, 1885 (SNAC; BnF authorities; The Fine Art Archive; birth certificate) or in 1953 (DACS register) or May 28, 1883 (IMDb).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

May 28, 1883

Precision: day · Rank: preferred

More about Maurice Dekobra

Birth name
Ernest Maurice Charles Tessier
Pseudonyms
Chevalier Naja, Maurice d'Asseroy, Maurice Dekobra

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Maurice Dekobra born?

Maurice Dekobra was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France.

What was Maurice Dekobra’s name at birth?

Maurice Dekobra’s recorded birth name is Ernest Maurice Charles Tessier.

When did Maurice Dekobra die?

Maurice Dekobra died on June 1, 1973.