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Maurice Druon — Age & Birthday

Born: 23 April 1918 · Died: 14 April 2009 · Age at death: 90

How old was Maurice Druon when he died?

Maurice Druon died aged 90. He was born on 23 April 1918 and died on 14 April 2009.

French novelist and member of the Académie Française

Did you know?His series of historical novels served as a primary inspiration for George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books.

Maurice Druon (French pronunciation:; 23 April 1918 – 14 April 2009) was a French novelist and a member of the Académie Française, of which he served as "Perpetual Secretary" (chairman) between 1985 and 1999.

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Age at death: 90
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Years since death: 17

Born: April 23, 1918 · 13th arrondissement of Paris, France
Died: April 14, 2009
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Politics, Film

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