★ HOW OLD IS SAMUEL ARCHIBALD?
Samuel Archibald is 48 years old, born January 1, 1978 in CA · Capricorn.
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About
Samuel Archibald wrote *Arvida*, a short story collection that won the Prix Coup de cœur Renaud-Bray and earned an English translation shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Born in Quebec in 1978, he teaches film and literature at Université du Québec à Montréal. As a Capricorn, Archibald channels the sign's reputation for disciplined craft into literary work that bridges French and English readerships.
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Biography
Samuel Archibald is a Canadian screenwriter and writer born in 1978. He is best known for *Arvida*, a short story collection published in French that won the Prix Coup de cœur Renaud-Bray in 2012. The book was championed by Bernard Landry in the 2013 edition of *Le Combat des livres*, a Quebec literary television program. Donald Winkler's English translation of *Arvida* became a shortlisted nominee for the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize, one of Canada's most prestigious literary awards.
Archibald was born in Arvida, Quebec, a town that lends its name to his debut collection. He works as a professor of film and literature at Université du Québec à Montréal, blending academic research with creative practice. He was formerly married to writer Geneviève Pettersen. His life-path number of 9 aligns with universal wisdom and the completion of creative cycles—fitting for a writer whose work bridges linguistic and cultural communities. As a Capricorn born in January, Archibald embodies the sign's affinity for structure and long-term artistic vision.
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Trivia
- *Arvida* is named after Archibald's birthplace in Quebec.
- Bernard Landry, a former Quebec Premier, publicly defended *Arvida* in the 2013 edition of *Le Combat des livres*.
- Archibald's English translator, Donald Winkler, is an accomplished translator in his own right; the translation earned a Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist nomination.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Samuel Archibald often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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- How old is Samuel Archibald?
- Samuel Archibald is 48 years old (born January 1, 1978).
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- Samuel Archibald was born on January 1, 1978.
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- Samuel Archibald is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1978.
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- Samuel Archibald was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
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- Samuel Archibald is from CA.
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- Samuel Archibald is a writer.
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