Maurice Druon 1918 – 2009

Biography

Maurice Druon was born on April 23, 1918, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, during a time of profound change in French society. He would go on to establish himself as a notable French novelist, contributing to the rich literary tradition of his nation. Throughout his life, he remained connected to Paris, the city of his birth, residing in its distinguished neighborhoods.

On April 14, 2009, just days before what would have been his ninety-first birthday, Druon passed away in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. His final resting place is Les Artigues-de-Lussac, in the canton of Lussac, France, where he was laid to rest. His life spanned more than nine decades of the twentieth century, a period that witnessed tremendous transformation in French culture and literature.

Druon’s legacy endures through his literary works and the mark he left on French letters. Though his life was rooted in Paris, his influence extended beyond the city walls, touching readers across the French-speaking world and beyond.