Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Known For
Writing
Born
June 29, 1900
Died
July 31, 1944 (aged 44)
Birthplace
Lyon, France
Biography
Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, comte de Saint-Exupéry (June 29, 1900 – July 31, 1944) was a French writer, poet, aristocrat, journalist, and pioneering aviator. He became a laureate of several of France's highest literary awards and also won the U.S. National Book Award. He is best remembered for his novella The Little Prince and for his lyrical aviation writings, including Wind, Sand and Stars and Night Flight.
