Roger de Saint-Exupéry
French writer and aviator (1900–1944)
1900 — 1944
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer and aviator (1900–1944)
Born
June 29, 1900
Died
1944 (age ~44)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, inventor
FranceBorn in LyonDied in île de Riou
1900
Born in Lyon (1900-06-29)
1914
EducationStudied at Notre Dame de Mongré High School (1914–1915)
1915
EducationStudied at Villa St. Jean International School (1915–1917)
1930
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1931
AwardPrix Femina
1939
AwardNational Book Award
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Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, vicomte de Saint-Exupéry, known simply as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, was a French writer, poet, journalist and aviator.
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Who is Roger de Saint-Exupéry?+
Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, vicomte de Saint-Exupéry, known simply as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, was a French writer, poet, journalist and aviator.
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger de Saint-Exupéry born?+
Roger de Saint-Exupéry was born on June 29, 1900.
When did Roger de Saint-Exupéry die?+
Roger de Saint-Exupéry died in 1944, at approximately 44 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — June 29, 1900
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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