Paul Gide
French author and Nobel laureate (1869–1951)
1869 — 1951
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Profession
French author and Nobel laureate (1869–1951)
Born
November 22, 1869
Died
1951 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1869
Born in Paris (1869-11-22)
1914
Notable workLes Caves du Vatican
1947
AwardNobel Prize in Literature
1949
AwardGoethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
1951
Died in Paris
About
André Paul Guillaume Gide was a French author whose writing spanned a wide variety of styles and topics. He was awarded the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature. Gide's career ranged from his beginnings in the symbolist movement to criticising imperialism between the two World Wars. Author of more than 50 books, he was described in his New York Times obituary as "France's greatest contemporary man of letters" and "judged the greatest French writer of this century by the literary cognoscenti."
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Who is Paul Gide?+
André Paul Guillaume Gide was a French author whose writing spanned a wide variety of styles and topics. He was awarded the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature. Gide's career ranged from his beginnings in the symbolist movement to criticising imperialism between the two World Wars. Author of more than 50
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Gide born?+
Paul Gide was born on November 22, 1869.
When did Paul Gide die?+
Paul Gide died in 1951, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — November 22, 1869
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Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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