Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (French: [sidɔni ɡabʁijɛl kɔlɛt]; 28 January 1873 – 3 August 1954), known mononymously as Colette or as Colette Willy, was a French author and woman of letters.

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Colette (born Jan. 28, 1873, Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France—died Aug. 3, 1954, Paris) was an outstanding French writer of the first half of the 20th century whose best novels, largely …

Feb 12, 2024 · Beyond her beloved hobbies and animal advocacy work, Colette was known for her kind and compassionate spirit, which touched the lives of many. She forged lasting …

Jul 22, 2025 · Colette (1873-1945) was the foremost French woman author of her time. Retreat From Love, first published in 1907, was the first of her novels to be written without the …

Jan 27, 2023 · She published more than 30 books, reported on the front lines of World War I, received a Nobel Prize nomination and served as the first woman president of the prestigious …

Jan 26, 2023 · Colette's fame extends to being probably the only female writer known by her mononym – she is always and only Colette, though in fact this most feminine of names was …

Jan 9, 2026 · The name Colette is a girl's name of French origin meaning "people of victory". Like the French author with whom the name is most closely associated, Colette is a chic and …

Nov 3, 2025 · Colette was not merely the most famous writer of her day, but one of the most famous people, period. A demimondaine with a shocking reputation, by the time of her death, …

After a life filled with unwavering love for all living beings and a passion for nature's wonders, Colette Janisch, age 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on February 12, 2024.