Claude Simon
French writer (1913–2005)
1913 — 2005
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer (1913–2005)
Born
October 10, 1913
Died
2005 (age ~92)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, novelist
FranceBorn in AntananarivoDied in Paris
1913
Born in Antananarivo (1913-10-10)
1967
AwardPrix Médicis
1985
AwardNobel Prize in Literature
1996
AwardAustrian Decoration for Science and Art
2005
Died in Paris
About
Claude Eugène Henri Simon was a French novelist and recipient of the 1985 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Claude Simon?+
Claude Eugène Henri Simon was a French novelist and recipient of the 1985 Nobel Prize in Literature.
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Simon born?+
Claude Simon was born on October 10, 1913.
When did Claude Simon die?+
Claude Simon died in 2005, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Claude
Claude Debussy
French classical composer (1862–1918)
Claude Lévi-Strauss
French anthropologist and ethnologist (1908–2009)
Claude Henri de Rouvroy, comte de Saint-Simon
French early socialist theorist (1760-1825)
Claude Adrien Helvétius
French philosopher; (1715-1771)
Claude Bernard
French physiologist (1813-1878)
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
French army officer (1760-1836)
Claude — October 10, 1913
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
Would you name your baby Claude?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Actions