André Breton
French writer and poet, co-founder of Surrealism (1896–1966)
André Breton was born on February 19, 1896 in Tinchebray and died on September 28, 1966 in Paris, aged 70. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, novelist, essayist, draftsperson and photographer. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: surrealism. Notable works include “Surrealist Manifesto”, “Manifestoes of Surrealism” and “Second Surrealist Manifesto”. Educated at Lycée Chaptal.
- Born
- February 19, 1896 · Tinchebray
- Died
- September 28, 1966 · Paris
- Age at death
- 70
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- poet, writer, novelist, essayist, draftsperson, photographer
- Movements
- surrealism
- Notable works
- Surrealist Manifesto, Manifestoes of Surrealism, Second Surrealist Manifesto
- Education
- Lycée Chaptal
- Wikipedia editions
- 72 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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