Gaston Leroux
French author and journalist (1868–1927)
Gaston Leroux was born on May 6, 1868 in rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin and died on April 15, 1927 in Boulevard Gambetta, aged 58. Recorded occupations: journalist, writer, novelist, screenwriter, playwright and lawyer. Country of citizenship: France. Notable works include “The Phantom of the Opera”, “The Mystery of the Yellow Room”, “The Perfume of the Lady in Black”, “The Secret of the Night”, “La Double Vie de Théophraste Longuet” and “Chéri-Bibi”. Educated at Paris Law Faculty. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- May 6, 1868 · rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin
- Died
- April 15, 1927 · Boulevard Gambetta
- Age at death
- 58
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- journalist, writer, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, lawyer
- Notable works
- The Phantom of the Opera, The Mystery of the Yellow Room, The Perfume of the Lady in Black, The Secret of the Night, La Double Vie de Théophraste Longuet, Chéri-Bibi
- Education
- Paris Law Faculty
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 44 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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