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Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist. Born on 12 December 1821 in Rouen, Flaubert died on 8 May 1880 in Croisset at the age of 58.
Notable works include Madame Bovary, Salammbô and Bouvard et Pécuchet. Flaubert studied at International lycée François-Ier and Paris Law Faculty. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
With a Wikipedia article in 160 languages, Gustave Flaubert is No. 4,854 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 December 1821, Rouen
- Died
- 8 May 1880, Croisset (aged 58)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Novelist, writer, dramaturge
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- International lycée François-Ier, Paris Law Faculty
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 160
Did you know
58
Lived to 58.
12 Dec
Shares a birthday with Frank Sinatra and Edvard Munch.
46
One of 46 people in the Index born in Rouen, with François Hollande.
160
Has a Wikipedia article in 160 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Gustave Flaubert
- FatherAchille Cléophas Flaubert
- SiblingAchille Flaubert
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1866
Notable works
- Madame Bovary
- Salammbô
- Bouvard et Pécuchet
- Sentimental Education
- The Temptation of Saint Anthony
- Three Tales
- Dictionary of Received Ideas
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