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What did Jean Baudrillard do in his younger years?
During high school (at the Lycée at Reims), Jean Baudrillard became aware of pataphysics (via philosophy professor Emmanuel Peillet), which is said to be crucial for understanding Baudrillard's later thought.
What did Jean Baudrillard do after university?
After University, Jean Baudrillard was a teacher, a published literature reviewer, and translator.
Did Jean Baudrillard have a family?
Jean Baudrillard's grandparents were peasant farm workers and his father a gendarme.
What did you find intriguing about Jean Baudrillard?
Jean Baudrillard is best known for his analyses of media, contemporary culture, and technological communication, as well as his formulation of concepts such as simulation and hyperreality.

Question: Did he win any awards for his works?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Jean Baudrillard win any awards for his works?