Guy de Maupassant
French writer (1850-1893)
1850 — 1893
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer (1850-1893)
Born
August 5, 1850
Died
1893 (age ~43)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
FranceBorn in Tourville-sur-ArquesDied in Passy
1850
Born in Tourville-sur-Arques (1850-08-05)
1859
EducationStudied at Lycée Henri-IV
1868
EducationStudied at Lycée Pierre-Corneille (1868–1869)
1893
Died in Passy
1893
AwardVitet Prize
About
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, celebrated as a master of the short story, as well as a representative of the naturalist school, depicting human lives, destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms.
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Who is Guy de Maupassant?+
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, celebrated as a master of the short story, as well as a representative of the naturalist school, depicting human lives, destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms.
What does the name Guy mean?+
The name Guy means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is of French origin.
When was Guy de Maupassant born?+
Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5, 1850.
When did Guy de Maupassant die?+
Guy de Maupassant died in 1893, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.
The name Guy is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guy — August 5, 1850
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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