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Romain Gary
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French writer and diplomat (1914–1980)
Romain Gary was a French writer and diplomat who lived from 1914 to 1980 and is known for his novels and literary work. He represents an important figure in 20th-century French literature, though the specific details of his major works and lasting impact would require additional context to fully explain.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 8 May 1914
- Died
- 2 December 1980
- Works
- 268
Top works
- Au-delà de cette limite votre ticket n'est plus valable
- romain gary;s hissing tales
- Cennetin kökleri
- ʻAfifonim
- Kol ha-ḥayim le-fanaṿ
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Film & TV
Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Romain Gary (21 May [O.S. 8 May] 1914 – 2 December 1980), born Roman Kacew, and also known by the pen name Émile Ajar), was a French novelist, diplomat, film director, and World War II aviator. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt under two names. He is considered a major writer of French literature of the second half of the 20th century. He was married to Lesley Blanch, then Jean…
Known for
- Racisé.e.s : Une histoire franco-américaine — Himself (archive)2022
- A Perfect Man — Self (archive footage)2015
- Apostrophes — Self1975
- Midi trente — Self1972
- The Road to Corinth1967
- Backfire1964
- Small World — Self1958
- Nitchevo1936
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Roman
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Second Polish Republic
- Place of birth
- Vilnius
- Place of death
- 7th arrondissement of Paris
- Educated at
- Paul Cézanne University
- Languages spoken
- French
- Conflict
- World War II
- Residence
- Nice
Show 12 more facts
- date of death
- 1980-01-01
- Commons category
- Romain Gary
- manner of death
- Suicide
- pseudonym
- René Deville
- topic's main category
- Category:Romain Gary
- name in native language
- Romain Gary
- start of work period
- 1945-00-00
- end of work period
- 1980-00-00
- date of birth
- 1914-01-01
- birth name
- Roman Kacew
- cause of death
- gunshot wound
Sources (8)
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Works in European collections
1 object attributed to Romain Gary, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Encyclopedic overview
Romain Gary (born Roman Leibovich Kacew; 21 May [O.S. 8 May] 1914 – 2 December 1980), also known by the pen name Émile Ajar, was a Lithuanian-born French novelist, diplomat, film director, and military aviator. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt twice (once under a pen name). He is considered a major writer of French literature of the second half of the 20th century.
Early life
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