*1914 FR, Vilnius
A.k.a. Roman Kacew Émile Ajar
Romain Gary (21 May [O.S. 8 May] 1914 – 2 December 1980) also known by the pen name Émile Ajar, was a French novelist, diplomat, film director, and World War II aviator of Jewish origin. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt under two names.