Marie-Joseph Chénier
French poet, dramatist and politician (1764-1811)
Marie-Joseph Chénier was born on February 11, 1764 in Constantinople and died on January 10, 1811 in former 6th arrondissement of Paris, aged 46. Recorded occupations: politician, playwright, poet, writer and translator. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include Member of the Council of Five Hundred, Member of the Académie française and President of the National Convention. Notable works include “Chant du départ” and “Charles IX, ou la Saint-Barthélemy”. Educated at Collège de Navarre and University of Paris. Member of Council of Five Hundred, Cordeliers, Paris Commune of 1789–1795 and National Convention.
- Born
- February 11, 1764 · Constantinople
- Died
- January 10, 1811 · former 6th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 46
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- politician, playwright, poet, writer, translator
- Positions held
- Member of the Council of Five Hundred, Member of the Académie française, President of the National Convention
- Notable works
- Chant du départ, Charles IX, ou la Saint-Barthélemy
- Education
- Collège de Navarre, University of Paris
- Wikipedia editions
- 20 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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