Romain Gary (21 May [O.S. 8 May] 1914 – 2 December 1980), born Roman Kacew (also known by the pen name Émile Ajar), was a French novelist, diplomat, film director, and World War II aviator of Jewish origin. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt under two names.
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Roman Kacew 8 May 1914 Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
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Died |
2 December 1980 (aged 66) Paris, France
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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