
French poet and critic (1821–1867)
1821 — 1867
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet and critic (1821–1867)
Born
April 9, 1821
Died
1867 (age ~46)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
1821
Born in former 11th arrondissement of Paris (1821-04-09)
1857
Notable workLes Fleurs du mal
1860
Notable workLes Paradis artificiels
1861
Notable workThe Albatross
1863
Notable workLe Peintre de la vie moderne
1867
Died in Paris
About
Charles-Pierre Baudelaire was a French poet, essayist, translator and art critic. His poems are described as exhibiting mastery of rhythm and rhyme, containing an exoticism inherited from the Romantics, and are based on observations of real life.
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Charles-Pierre Baudelaire was a French poet, essayist, translator and art critic. His poems are described as exhibiting mastery of rhythm and rhyme, containing an exoticism inherited from the Romantics, and are based on observations of real life.
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
Pierre Baudelaire was born on April 9, 1821.
Pierre Baudelaire died in 1867, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — April 9, 1821
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
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— ?
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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1869
Notable workLe Spleen de Paris