Henri Charrière
Writing
Born November 16, 1906 — Died July 29, 1973
From Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès, Département Ardèche, France
Also known as Henri Charriere, Henri-Antoine Charrière, Papillon
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".
