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Charles Brunier | |
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| Born | 31 May 1901 |
| Died | 26 January 2007 (aged 105) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Soldier / Criminal |
| Known for | Papillon |
Charles Brunier (31 May 1901 – 26 January 2007) was a French convicted murderer and veteran of both the First and Second World Wars, who claimed in 2005 to have been the inspiration for Papillon. Circumstantial evidence, including his butterfly tattoo and him having been on Devil's Island at the time, supported the claim.[1]
- ^ On a retrouvé l'ancien bagnard qui prétend être Papillon (We found the former convict who claims to be Papillon); Le Parisien, 17 December 2005 (in French)