Louis Barral

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Louis Barral (1910–1999) was a Monégasque lexicographer.

Lexicographical writings[edit]

He was the joint author, with Suzanne Simone, of a French–Monégasque Dictionary (1983). This work complements Louis Frolla's Monégasque–French Dictionary (1963).

The dictionary and other works have contributed to a flourishing of literature in the Monégasque language.

Anthropological activities[edit]

Barral was the keeper of the Prehistoric Anthropology Museum of Monaco.

History[edit]

In April 1958, Louis Barral discovered the Cavern of Vallonnet along with René Pascal.

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