Roger Druon
French novelist
1918 — 2009
Quick Facts
Profession
French novelist
Born
April 23, 1918
Died
2009 (age ~91)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, screenwriter, politician
FranceBorn in 13th arrondissement of ParisDied in 7th arrondissement of Paris
1918
Born in 13th arrondissement of Paris (1918-04-23)
1936
AwardConcours général
1948
AwardPrix Goncourt
1960
AwardPaulée de Meursault Prize
1966
Positionseat 30 of the Académie française (1966–2009)
1966
AwardPrince Pierre Award
About
Maurice Druon was a French novelist and a member of the Académie Française, of which he served as "Perpetual Secretary" (chairman) between 1985 and 1999.
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Who is Roger Druon?+
Maurice Druon was a French novelist and a member of the Académie Française, of which he served as "Perpetual Secretary" (chairman) between 1985 and 1999.
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 Druon born?+
Roger Druon was born on April 23, 1918.
When did Roger Druon die?+
Roger Druon died in 2009, at approximately 91 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 — April 23, 1918
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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