Gaston Leroux

Gaston Leroux

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1868-05-06
Deathday: 1927-04-15 (58 years old)

Biography

​Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French journalist and novelist, celebrated for his contributions to detective fiction and horror literature. Born in Paris, he initially studied law but later transitioned to journalism, where he gained recognition as an international correspondent. Leroux's most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera (1910), became a cultural phenomenon through various adaptations, including Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Another notable novel, The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1907), is considered one of the finest locked-room mysteries. His storytelling often blended suspense, drama, and intricate plots, earning him a place alongside literary greats like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1868-05-06

Deathday
1927-04-15 (58 years old)

Birth Place
Paris, France

Citizenships
France

Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour

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