Théophile Gautier
French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and art and literary critic (1811–1872)
Théophile Gautier was born on August 30, 1811 in Tarbes and died on October 23, 1872 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, aged 61. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, journalist, novelist, playwright and librettist. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include chairperson. Associated movements: Romanticism and parnassianism. Educated at Lycée Charlemagne and Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Honours include Officer of the Legion of Honour. Member of Société héliographique, Jeune-France and Société nationale des beaux-arts.
- Born
- August 30, 1811 · Tarbes
- Died
- October 23, 1872 · Neuilly-sur-Seine
- Age at death
- 61
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- writer, poet, journalist, novelist, playwright, librettist
- Positions held
- chairperson
- Movements
- Romanticism, parnassianism
- Education
- Lycée Charlemagne, Lycée Louis-le-Grand
- Honours
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 62 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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