Alexis Rostand
French poet and dramatist (1868–1918)
1868 — 1918
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet and dramatist (1868–1918)
Born
April 1, 1868
Died
1918 (age ~50)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
FranceBorn in MarseilleDied in Paris
1868
Born in Marseille (1868-04-01)
1895
AwardPrix Toirac
1897
Notable workCyrano de Bergerac
1900
Notable workL'Aiglon
1901
Positionseat 31 of the Académie française (1901–1918)
1910
Notable workChantecler
About
Edmond Eugène Alexis Rostand was a French poet and dramatist. He is associated with neo-romanticism and is known best for his 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac. Rostand's romantic plays contrasted with the naturalistic theatre popular during the late nineteenth century. Another of Rostand's works, Les Romanesques (1894), was adapted to the 1960 musical comedy The Fantasticks.
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Who is Alexis Rostand?+
Edmond Eugène Alexis Rostand was a French poet and dramatist. He is associated with neo-romanticism and is known best for his 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac. Rostand's romantic plays contrasted with the naturalistic theatre popular during the late nineteenth century. Another of Rostand's works, Les Ro
What does the name Alexis mean?+
The name Alexis means "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is of French origin.
When was Alexis Rostand born?+
Alexis Rostand was born on April 1, 1868.
When did Alexis Rostand die?+
Alexis Rostand died in 1918, at approximately 50 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Αλέξης)
The name Alexis is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexis — April 1, 1868
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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