Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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(June 29, 1900 – July 31, 1944)
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French author best known for his self-illustrated children’s book, The Little Prince.
Saint-Exupéry became a pilot in the French air force in the 1920s, and during World War II, he rejoined the military, flying despite his age. On July 31, 1944, he flew a reconnaissance mission over occupied France and never returned. The wreckage of his plane was ultimately found and identified in 2000.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 2019 — 1944 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo nominee, 1944 Best Novella Retro Hugo
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