Writing
Henri Charrière
1906-1973
Known for Papillon, Popsy Pop.
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Born11/16/1906
Died07/29/1973
AgeDied at 66
BirthplaceSaint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès, Département Ardèche, France
DepartmentWriting
Also known asHenri Charriere, Henri-Antoine Charrière, Papillon
Biography
Henri Charrière was a French citizen sentenced to imprisonment for murder and transported to the penal settlements of French Guiana. His astonishing escapes became material for his published self-biography and the feature film "Papillon".
