Gilles Leroy
French writer
1958 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer
Born
December 28, 1958
Age
~68 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, biographer, novelist
FranceBorn in Bagneux
1958
Born in Bagneux (1958-12-28)
2007
AwardPrix Goncourt
2010
AwardKnight of the National Order of Merit
2014
AwardPrix Littéraire Livres & Musiques de Deauville
2015
AwardMarcel Pagnol Award
Present
Age ~68
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gilles Leroy?+
Gilles Leroy is French writer. Born in 1958.
What does the name Gilles mean?+
The name Gilles means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is of French origin.
When was Gilles Leroy born?+
Gilles Leroy was born on December 28, 1958.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.
The name Gilles is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gilles — December 28, 1958
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
Would you name your baby Gilles?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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