1900 - 1944
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer and aviator born on June 29, 1900. He is best known for his novella "Le Petit Prince" ("The Little Prince"), which explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and the essence of human nature. In addition to his literary work, Saint-Exupéry had a notable career as a pioneer aviator and contributed to the development of early airmail routes.