Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

French aviator and author of The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - French aviator and author of The Little Prince
Born

June 29th, 1900
124 years ago

Died

July 31st, 1944
80 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A French aviator and author, this individual gained recognition for contributions to literature and aviation. As a pilot for Aéropostale, he endured challenging flights across remote regions, which inspired his writing. The most celebrated work, 'The Little Prince,' was published in 1943 and reflects themes of innocence and exploration. During World War II, he served in the Free French Air Force, where he undertook reconnaissance missions.

Wrote the novella 'The Little Prince'

Worked as a pioneering aviator for Aéropostale

Published 'Night Flight' and 'Wind, Sand and Stars'

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