Henri Charrière
Henri Charriere
Birth Date
11/16/1906 (Age 66)Birth Place
Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès, Département Ardèche, FranceDeath Date
7/29/1973Departments
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".
Best Known For
Writing
