Biography
When and where was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry born?
June 29, 1900 in Lyon, France
What is the name of his most famous book?
The Little Prince
How many siblings did Saint-Exupéry have?
Four (three sisters and one brother)
Which branch of the military did he serve?
French Army and later the Free French Air Force
In what year was he added to the Panthéon?
1967
What was Saint-Exupéry's full name?
Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger de Saint-Exupéry
What year was "Night Flight" published?
1931
What job did he first join in 1921?
Military as a soldier
How many missions did he fly during World War II?
Approximately nine missions.
What international organization was inspired by his book?
Terre des hommes
What was his occupation besides being a writer?
Aviator/pilot
Name one book he wrote about flying.
Wind, Sand and Stars
Who was his wife?
Consuelo Suncín de Sandoval
What did he fly during World War II?
P-38 Lightnings
What type of tribute was made for his 100th birthday?
The airport in Lyon was renamed after him.
What are two notable awards he received?
Legion of Honour and U.S. National Book Award
What inspired "The Little Prince"?
His experiences as a pilot, including a desert crash.
What was his family's financial situation after his father's death?
They became "impoverished aristocrats."
What did he do after leaving the French Air Force?
He went to the U.S. to convince the government to join the war.
How many languages has "The Little Prince" been translated into?
Over 300 languages
What happened to him on July 31, 1944?
He disappeared during a mission over the Mediterranean Sea/Lybia.
In what year was "Wind, Sand and Stars" published?
1939
What tragic event influenced his life at age 15?
The death of his brother, François.
What did he participate in during World War II?
Various reconnaissance missions.
What happened to his plane wreckage in 2000?
Parts of his plane were found near Marseille.