| Jean Ballard | |
| Birth Date: | 14 November 1893 |
| Birth Place: | Marseille, France |
| Death Place: | Marseille, France |
| Occupation: | Poet, author, editor |
Jean Ballard (14 November 1893 - 18 June 1973) was a French poet, writer and editor.
Jean Ballard was born in Marseille, France.[1] He grew up in Marseille and passed his Baccalaureate, specialising in mathematics.[2]
Ballard began his writing career with Fortunio, a literary review founded by author Marcel Pagnol.[2] He was the founder and editor of Les Cahiers du Sud from 1925 to 1966.[2] [3]
Ballard died in 1973 in his hometown of Marseille.[1] [3] He was 79 years old.[3] The Cours Jean Ballard in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille was named in his honour.