Marie Mirbeau
French writer, art critic and journalist (1848–1917)
1848 — 1917
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer, art critic and journalist (1848–1917)
Born
February 16, 1848
Died
1917 (age ~69)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, playwright, dramaturge
FranceBorn in TrévièresDied in rue Beaujon
1848
Born in Trévières (1848-02-16)
1917
Died in rue Beaujon
About
Octave Henri Marie Mirbeau was a French novelist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, journalist and playwright, who achieved celebrity in Europe and great success among the public, whilst still appealing to the literary and artistic avant-garde with highly transgressive novels that explored violence, abuse and psychological detachment. His work has been translated into 30 languages.
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Who is Marie Mirbeau?+
Octave Henri Marie Mirbeau was a French novelist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, journalist and playwright, who achieved celebrity in Europe and great success among the public, whilst still appealing to the literary and artistic avant-garde with highly transgressive novels that explored vio
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 Mirbeau born?+
Marie Mirbeau was born on February 16, 1848.
When did Marie Mirbeau die?+
Marie Mirbeau died in 1917, at approximately 69 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 — February 16, 1848
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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