Louise de Staël
Genevan-French author (1766-1817)
1766 — 1817
Quick Facts
Profession
Genevan-French author (1766-1817)
Born
April 22, 1766
Died
1817 (age ~51)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, translator
Kingdom of FranceBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1766
Born in Paris (1766-04-22)
1807
Notable workCorinne ou l'Italie
1817
Died in Paris
About
Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staël, was a prominent French novelist, woman of letters, philosopher, and political theorist in both Parisian and Genevan intellectual circles. She was the daughter of banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker and Suzanne Curchod, a respected salonist and writer. Throughout her life, she held a moderate stance during the tumultuous periods of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, persisting until the time of the French Restoration.
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Who is Louise de Staël?+
Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staël, was a prominent French novelist, woman of letters, philosopher, and political theorist in both Parisian and Genevan intellectual circles. She was the daughter of banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker and Suzanne C
What does the name Louise mean?+
The name Louise means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is of English origin.
When was Louise de Staël born?+
Louise de Staël was born on April 22, 1766.
When did Louise de Staël die?+
Louise de Staël died in 1817, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
The name Louise is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Louise
Louise — April 22, 1766
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Legend.
— anon
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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