Guillaume Apollinaire
French poet (1880–1918)
1880 — 1918
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet (1880–1918)
Born
August 26, 1880
Died
1918 (age ~38)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
poet, writer, playwright
FranceBorn in RomeDied in Paris
1880
Born in Rome (1880-08-26)
1887
EducationStudied at Colegio Niño Jesús de Praga
1918
Died in Paris
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Guillaume Apollinaire was a Polish-French poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist and art critic of Polish, Swiss and Italian descent.
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Who is Guillaume Apollinaire?+
Guillaume Apollinaire was a Polish-French poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist and art critic of Polish, Swiss and Italian descent.
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume Apollinaire born?+
Guillaume Apollinaire was born on August 26, 1880.
When did Guillaume Apollinaire die?+
Guillaume Apollinaire died in 1918, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — August 26, 1880
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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