Albert Camus - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 07, 1913 |
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| Died | January 04, 1960 (age 46) |
| Birthplace | Mondovi, French Algeria (now Dréan, Algeria) |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Philosophy of the absurd, novels 'The Stranger', 'The Plague', Nobel Prize in Literature (1957) |
Intro
Albert Camus was a celebrated French philosopher, author, and journalist known for his significant contributions to modern existential and absurdist thought. He is best known for his philosophical essays and novels such as 'The Stranger', 'The Plague', and 'The Myth of Sisyphus'. Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 in recognition of his literary production which, according to the Nobel Committee, "illuminates the problems of the human conscience in our time." His works continue to influence literature, philosophy, and political thought worldwide.
Early Life & Background
Albert Camus was born on November 7, 1913, in Mondovi, in French Algeria, to a poor Pied-Noir family. His father, Lucien Camus, died tragically in World War I less than a year after Albert's birth, and he was raised by his mother, Catherine, in stark poverty in Algiers. Despite the family's limited means, Camus excelled academically and studied philosophy at the University of Algiers before ill health interrupted his education.
Career Highlights
- Published 'The Stranger' (1942), which brought him international acclaim
- Published 'The Myth of Sisyphus' (1942), defining his philosophy of the absurd
- Published 'The Plague' (1947), a literary classic and allegory of resistance
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957
- Worked as a journalist and editor, notably with the newspaper Combat during and after World War II
Trivia
- Camus was an accomplished goalkeeper in football during his youth.
- He died in a car accident on January 4, 1960, at the age of 46.
- Camus is often associated with existentialism, though he rejected the label.
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When was Albert Camus born?
Albert Camus was born the 7 November 1913.
Where is Albert Camus from?
Mondovi, French Algeria (now Dréan, Algeria).
On His Birth-Day
About November 7th, 1913, in brief:
- Historical events: The first day of the Great Lakes Storm of 1913, a catastrophic blizzard that devastated the Great Lakes region. Hurricane-force winds and severe winter conditions led to massive maritime destruction, ultimately killing 250 people and causing over $5 million in damage (equivalent to approximately $118 million in 2013 dollars).
- Day of the week: November 7th, 1913 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
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- Popular movie: Atlantide directed by Yuri Ancarani
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