Guy de Maupassant

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Writer · France

Date of birth: August 5, 1850
Died on July 6, 1893: Died at the age of 42; Would have turned 176 today

French writer (1850-1893)

The story behind the name

Guy de Maupassant was a writer (France). Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5, 1850 in Tourville-sur-Arques. Among other things, Guy de Maupassant was known for Une Vie, The Horla, and Bel-Ami.

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journalism

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Official websitemaupassantiana.fr

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Work by Guy de Maupassant

Title	Year
Une Vie	–
The Horla	–
Bel-Ami	–
Boule de Suif	–

Facts about Guy

Born: August 5, 1850 in Tourville-sur-Arques
Died: July 6, 1893
Nationality: France
Occupations: Writer, Playwright, Poet, Journalist, and Novelist
Languages: French
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 104 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: August 5, 1850
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Leo

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What makes Guy de Maupassant unique

In memory: Died at the age of 42
Today: Would have turned 176 today

First award in 1893, the year Guy de Maupassant turned 43.

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Awards

Award	Year
Vitet Prize	1893

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