Guy De Maupassant Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 15, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Guy De Maupassant Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Guy De Maupassant Facts

Full Name	Guy De Maupassant
Birthdate	August 05, 1850
Birth Place	France
Age (in 2024)	174 Years Old
Zodiac	Leo
Occupation	Novelist

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Guy De Maupassant Age & Birthday

Guy De Maupassant is best known as Novelist who has born on August 05, 1850 in France. Currently, Guy De Maupassant is 174 years, 4 months and 10 days old. Guy De Maupassant will celebrate 175th birthday on Tuesday, 5th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Guy De Maupassant upcoming birthday.

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Guy De Maupassant Biography

About

Remembered as one of France's greatest short story writers, de Maupassant penned an 1880 masterpiece titled "Boule de Suif" ("Butterball") and went on to write many other popular stories, including "La Bete a Mait Belhomme" ("Belhomme's Beast"); "La Ficelle" ("The Piece of String"); and "Pierrot" ("Sparrow").

Before Fame

During the Franco-Prussian War, he worked as a clerk for the French Navy. Later, he edited such Parisian journals as Le Figaro and Le Gaulois; it was during this period that he wrote his first short stories.

Trivia

He was one of a group of Parisian writers and artists who opposed the construction of the Eiffel Tower.

Family Life

He and his brother Herve were born to wealthy parents named Laure Le Poittevin and Gustave de Maupassant.

Associated With

His short story "The Necklace" inspired author Henry James' 1899 piece "Paste."

Top Asked Questions about Guy De Maupassant

How old is Guy De Maupassant in 2024?

Guy De Maupassant is 174 years old today.

When was Guy De Maupassant born?

Guy De Maupassant was born on August 05, 1850 in France.

What is Guy De Maupassant zodiac sign?

Guy De Maupassant zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Guy De Maupassant best known for?

Guy De Maupassant was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Guy De Maupassant's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Guy De Maupassant's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Guy De Maupassant was born on Monday, 217^th day / 32^nd week of 1850
Guy De Maupassant has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Guy De Maupassant birthday is V.VIII.MDCCCL
Guy De Maupassant's birthstone is Peridot
Guy De Maupassant's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
Guy De Maupassant age in year is 174 years old
Guy De Maupassant age in month is 2092 months old
Guy De Maupassant age in day is 63685 days old
Guy De Maupassant age in hour is 1528440 hours old
Guy De Maupassant age in minute is 91706400 minutes old
Guy De Maupassant age in second is 5502384000 seconds old
Next Guy De Maupassant birthday is on Tuesday, August 5th 2025
Guy De Maupassant age in next birthday (2025) is 175 years old

Historical Events on Guy De Maupassant Birthday (August 05)

Below are historical events that coincided with Guy De Maupassant's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1973	Mars 6 is launched from the USSR.
1974	Vietnam War: The U.S. Congress places a $1 billion limit on military aid to South Vietnam.
1974	Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely.
1979	In Afghanistan, Maoists undertake the Bala Hissar uprising against the Leninist government.
1981	President Ronald Reagan fires 11,359 striking air-traffic controllers who ignored his order for them to return to work.
1984	A Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes on approach to Zia International Airport, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing all 49 people on board.
1995	Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is liberated by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
2003	A car bomb explodes in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta outside the Marriott Hotel killing 12 and injuring 150.
2010	The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69 days.
2010	Ten members of International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team are killed by persons unknown in Kuran wa Munjan District of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
2012	The Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting took place in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six victims; the perpetrator committed suicide after being wounded by police.
2015	The Environmental Protection Agency at Gold King Mine waste water spill releases three million gallons of heavy metal toxin tailings and waste water into the Animas River in Colorado.
2019	The revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (state) occurred and the state was bifurcated into two union territories (Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) and Ladakh).
2020	Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the 'Bhoomi Pujan' or land worship ceremony and lays the foundation stone of Rama Mandir in Ayodhya after a Supreme Court verdict ruling in favour of building the temple on disputed land.
2021	Australia's second most populous state Victoria enters its sixth COVID-19 lockdown, enacting stage four restrictions statewide in reaction to six new COVID-19 cases recorded that morning.
1991	The birth of Daniëlle van de Donk, Dutch footballer
1991	The birth of Andreas Weimann, Austrian footballer
1995	The birth of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Danish footballer
1996	The birth of Takakeishō Mitsunobu, Japanese sumo wrestler
1996	The birth of Cho Seung-youn, South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper
1997	The birth of Jack Cogger, Australian rugby league player
1997	The birth of Olivia Holt, American actress and singer
1997	The birth of Wang Yibo, Chinese dancer, singer and actor
1998	The birth of Adam Doueihi, Australian-Lebanese rugby league player
1998	The birth of Mimi Keene, English actress
1998	The birth of Kanon Suzuki, Japanese singer and actress
2001	The birth of Anthony Edwards, American basketball player
2000	The birth of Tom Gilbert, Australian rugby league player
2003	The birth of Toni Shaw, British Paralympic swimmer
2004	The birth of Gavi, Spanish Footballer
2013	The death of Rob Wyda, American commander and judge (b. 1959)
2014	The death of Harold J. Greene, American general (b. 1962)
2014	The death of Vladimir Orlov, Russian author (b. 1936)
2014	The death of Chapman Pincher, Indian-English historian, journalist, and author (b. 1914)
2014	The death of Jesse Leonard Steinfeld, American physician and academic, 11th Surgeon General of the United States (b. 1927)
2015	The death of Arthur Walter James, English journalist and politician (b. 1912)
2015	The death of Tony Millington, Welsh footballer (b. 1943)
2018	The death of Alan Rabinowitz, American zoologist (b. 1953)
2019	The death of Toni Morrison, American author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Nobel laureate (b. 1931).
2020	The death of Hawa Abdi, Somali human rights activist and physician (b. 1947)
2022	The death of Judith Durham, Australian singer-songwriter (b. 1943)
2022	The death of Cherie Gil, Filipino actress (b. 1963)
2022	The death of Ali Haydar, Syrian army officer (b. 1932)
2022	The death of Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer (b. 1938)
2022	The death of Dillon Quirke, Irish hurler (b. 1998)

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