Pierre Ryckmans
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Pierre Ryckmans Net Worth

Pierre Ryckmans, born on September 28, 1935 in Belgium, was a French-language writer, literary critic, and winner of the Prix mondial Del Duca. He is best known by his pseudonym, Simon Leys. His works include Chinese Shadows, Analects of Confucius, and Orwell, ou l'horreur de la politique, which have been widely acclaimed.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 28, 1935
Birth Place Belgium
Age 85 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 11, 2014 (age 78)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $10.4 billion (2024)

About

A French-language Writer, literary critic, and winner of the Prix mondial Del Duca, he is best known by the pseudonym of Simon Leys. His works include Chinese Shadows, Analects of Confucius, and Orwell, ou l'horreur de la politique.

Before Fame

He studied law at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Trivia

He was a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Sydney from 1987-1993.

Family Life

He grew up in Brussels, Belgium. He lived in Hong Kong before ultimately settling in Australia.

Associated With

His 1986 novel, The Death of Napoleon, was the basis for Alan Taylor's 2001 film, The Emperor's New Clothes.

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