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Raymond Devos, Belgian-French comedian and clown (died 2006)
Raymond Devos was a French humorist, stand-up comedian and clown. He is best known for his sophisticated puns and surreal humour. In 1986 he was awarded the Grand Prix du Théâtre de l’Académie française. He was awarded the Legion of Honor and the Académie française's Grand Prix du Théâtre.
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Raymond Devos was born in 1922. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1922 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.25 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $5,600 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $3,270 | $67,500 |
| Movie ticket | $0.15 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.02 | $0.73 |
| Population | 110.0M | 341 million |
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