Paul Valéry
French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871–1945)
1871 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871–1945)
Born
October 30, 1871
Died
1945 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, university teacher
FranceBorn in SèteDied in Paris
1871
Born in Sète (1871-10-30)
1919
Notable workThe Crisis of the Mind
1925
Positionseat 38 of the Académie française (1925–1945)
1932
AwardGoethe Medal for Art and Science
1941
Positionpresident (1941–1945)
1942
AwardLouis Barthou Prize
About
Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valéry was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher. In addition to his poetry and fiction, his interests included aphorisms on art, history, letters, music, and current events.
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Who is Paul Valéry?+
Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valéry was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher. In addition to his poetry and fiction, his interests included aphorisms on art, history, letters, music, and current events.
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Valéry born?+
Paul Valéry was born on October 30, 1871.
When did Paul Valéry die?+
Paul Valéry died in 1945, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — October 30, 1871
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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