Henri Charrière
Henri Charrière was a French writer and former convict, best known for his autobiographical novel 'Papillon,' which details his escape from the notorious Devil's Island penal colony in French Guiana. Born in 1906, Charrière's life story captivated readers with its themes of resilience and adventure, as he narrated his experiences of imprisonment and his daring flight to freedom. His book has since been adapted into several films, most notably the 1973 version starring Steve McQueen. Charrière's legacy endures as a symbol of the human spirit's quest for liberty, and his connection to French Guiana is particularly poignant given the region's historical significance as a penal colony.
Born on Nov 16, 1906 (118 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,476 | $2,700,000 | 1,133$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 5,786 | $55,000 | 36$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,457 | $54,000 | 38$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 11,739 | $108,000 | 72$ |
| Totals | 4 | 97,740,172 | 48,458 | $2,917,000 | 1,279$ |
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Ecuador:
The author of the famous book 'Papillon', which recounts his life as a prisoner in the infamous Devil's Island.
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Uruguay:
The author of the famous book 'Papillon' which recounts his life as a prisoner on Devil's Island.
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Serbia:
Henri Charrière's autobiographical book 'Papillon' inspired the planned prison in French Guiana.
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United Kingdom:
Henri Charrière's book Papillon was set in the infamous Devil's Island penal colony.
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