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Guy de Maupassant
French writer (1850-1893).
The record
Guy de Maupassant was a French writer. Born on 5 August 1850 in Tourville-sur-Arques, Maupassant died on 6 July 1893 in Passy at the age of 42.
Notable works include Bel-Ami, Boule de Suif and Une Vie. Maupassant studied at Lycée Henri-IV and Lycée Pierre-Corneille. Honours include Vitet Prize.
With a Wikipedia article in 155 languages, Guy de Maupassant is No. 5,206 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 August 1850, Tourville-sur-Arques
- Died
- 6 July 1893, Passy (aged 42)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Short story writer, playwright, journalist
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Lycée Henri-IV, Lycée Pierre-Corneille
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 155
Did you know
42
Lived to 42.
5 Aug
Shares a birthday with Neil Armstrong and Marine Le Pen.
155
Has a Wikipedia article in 155 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Guy de Maupassant
- FatherGustave de Maupassant
Honours and works
Awards
- Vitet Prize1893
Notable works
- Bel-Ami
- Boule de Suif
- Une Vie
- The Horla
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