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Boulle Pierre

Remembering (Jan 30, 1994)

February 20, 1912 · Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d-Azur
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Moon Sign
Pisces
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ascendant
Cancer
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
Birth Star
EngineerLawWritersMilitaryTravel for workLife Path 8Destiny Number 4Soul Number 11
Biography

Boulle Pierre Biography

French writer famous for "The Bridge Over the River Kwai," 1954, which was made into an award winning film in 1957. He earned a degree in electrical engineering in Paris and spent two years as an engineer before moving to Malaysia in 1938 to oversee a rubber plantation near Kuala Lumpur. He joined the French army in Indochina in 1939. After the fall of France, he fled to Singapore and joined the Free French as a secret agent. Posing as an Englishman, he helped organize resistance to the Japanese in China, Burma and Indochina. Boulle was captured by the Vichy French in 1943 while trying to float down the Mekong River on a raft, and was sentenced to a life of hard labor. While in prison, he began keeping a diary. After he escaped in 1944, he made his career as a writer. His novels include "Planet of the Apes," 1963, which was made into a movie in 1968. He also wrote two books of memoirs, 1967 and 1990. Died on 1/30/1994, Paris. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Pierre Boulle

Born: Tuesday, February 20, 1912, Avignon, France

Died: February 28, 1994, Paris, France

News

There are no current news items about Pierre Boulle. He passed away in 1994, and contemporary coverage centers on retrospectives of his work and its impact on literature and film.

Social Media Details

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Recent Projects

As a historical public figure who died in 1994, Pierre Boulle has no recent projects. Interest remains in translations, reissues of his novels, and film adaptations of his works.

Notable Works & Legacy

  • The Bridge on the River Kwai (Le Pont de la rivière Kwai) – 1952, novel inspired by wartime experiences; widely known for the 1957 film adaptation that won multiple Academy Awards.
  • Planet of the Apes (La Planète des Singes) – 1963, science fiction novel; adapted into the landmark 1968 film and subsequent sequels and remakes.
  • Influence: Boulle’s storytelling helped popularize modern war-era drama and science fiction, with his works continuing to be studied for themes of power, morality, and humanity.

Other Info

Public information about his life emphasizes that his fiction blends adventure with social commentary. His works have been translated into numerous languages and remain part of literary and film discussions worldwide.

Raj Yogas & Planetary Combinations

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Numerology Profile

Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

Birth
2

Discover Birth Number 2 in Vedic astrology: personality traits, compatibility, career insights, and destiny patterns in a comprehensive numerology guide.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1938
Family
Change residence 1938 (Moved to Malaysia)
1939
Social
Joined group 1939 (French Army)
1943
Crime
Arrest 1943 (Captured by Vichy French)
1944
Social
Deinstitutionalized - prison, hospital 1944 (Escaped)
1954
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1954 (The Bridge Over the River Kwai)
1963
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1963 (Planet of the Apes)
1967
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1967 (Memoirs)
1990
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1990 (Memoirs)
1994
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 30 January 1994 (Age 81)
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Boulle Pierre carries Life Path number 8, a vibration associated with ambition, resilience, and the ability to turn adversity into lasting achievement. His Destiny Number 4 adds discipline and structure, while his Soul Number 11 hints at visionary intuition. Together these numbers reflect a man who endured wartime capture and escape, then channelled those extraordinary experiences into globally celebrated literary works like The Bridge Over the River Kwai and Planet of the Apes.

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