Marie Chénier
French poet
1762 — 1794
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet
Born
October 30, 1762
Died
1794 (age ~32)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet
FranceBorn in IstanbulDied in Paris
1762
Born in Istanbul (1762-10-30)
1794
Died in Paris
About
André Marie Chénier was a French poet associated with the events of the French Revolution, during which he was sentenced to death. His sensual, emotive poetry marks him as one of the precursors of the Romantic movement. His career was brought to an abrupt end when he was guillotined for supposed "crimes against the state". Chénier's life has been the subject of Umberto Giordano's opera Andrea Chénier and other works of art.
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Who is Marie Chénier?+
André Marie Chénier was a French poet associated with the events of the French Revolution, during which he was sentenced to death. His sensual, emotive poetry marks him as one of the precursors of the Romantic movement. His career was brought to an abrupt end when he was guillotined for supposed "cr
What does the name Marie mean?+
The name Marie means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is of French origin.
When was Marie Chénier born?+
Marie Chénier was born on October 30, 1762.
When did Marie Chénier die?+
Marie Chénier died in 1794, at approximately 32 years of age.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)
The name Marie is of French origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Marie — October 30, 1762
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Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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