Amin Maalouf was elected this Thursday, September 28, permanent secretary of the French Academy, succeeding Hélène Carrère d’Encausse, who died in August. The Franco-Lebanese writer is known for bringing people together beyond origins and beliefs. He won 24 votes to 8 for his competitor and friend, the writer Jean-Christophe Rufin.
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French Academy: Franco-Lebanese Amin Maalouf elected permanent secretary
