As per our current Database, Pierre Ryckmans has been died on Aug 11, 2014 (age 78).
When Pierre Ryckmans die, Pierre Ryckmans was 78 years old.
| Popular As | Pierre Ryckmans |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | September 28, 1935 (Belgium) |
| Birthday | September 28 |
| Town/City | Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgium |
Pierre Ryckmans’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Pierre Ryckmans was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
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.
He studied law at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
He was a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Sydney from 1987-1993.
He grew up in Brussels, Belgium. He lived in Hong Kong before ultimately settling in Australia.
His 1986 novel, The Death of Napoleon, was the basis for Alan Taylor's 2001 film, The Emperor's New Clothes.
