Henri Charrière
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Summary
Henri Charrière was born on November 16, 1906[1], in Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès[2]. He died on July 29, 1973[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as a writer[5], adventurer[6], screenwriter[7], and memoirist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,627 views/month, #6,273 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lanas[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Notable work: Papillon[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: memoir[15]
- Commons category: Henri Charrière[16]
- Cause of death: esophageal cancer[17]
- Family name: Charrière[18]
- Given name: Henri[19]
- Pseudonym: Papillon[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Convicted of: murder[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
- Present in work: Papillon[24]
- Birth name: Henri Antonin Charrière[25]
- Name in native language: Henri Charrière[26]
- Start of work period: 1969[27]
- End of work period: 1970[28]
- Place of detention: Citadel of Saint-Martin-de-Ré[29], Cayenne's Prison[30]
Why It Matters
Henri Charrière has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Papillon[33], a written work[34] and Banco[35], a written work[36].
FAQs
Where was Henri Charrière born?
Henri Charrière's place of birth was Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès[2].
Where did Henri Charrière die?
Henri Charrière died in Madrid[4].
What did Henri Charrière do for work?
Henri Charrière worked as a writer[5], adventurer[6], screenwriter[7], and memoirist[8].