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Paul Verlaine

French poet (1844-1896)

† 1896-01-08 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 82 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Paul Verlaine was born on March 30, 1844 in Metz and died on January 8, 1896 in Paris, aged 51. Recorded occupations: poet, essayist, writer, librettist and translator. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: Symbolism. Fields of work: literary activity, poetry and symbolism. Educated at Lycée Condorcet. Honours include Prince des poètes.

At a glance
Born
March 30, 1844 · Metz
Died
January 8, 1896 · Paris
Age at death
51
Citizenship
France
Occupations
poet, essayist, writer, librettist, translator
Movements
Symbolism
Education
Lycée Condorcet
Honours
Prince des poètes
Wikipedia editions
82 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q755 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Paul Verlaine on Wikipedia.

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