Paul Verlaine
French poet (1844–1896)
1844 — 1896
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet (1844–1896)
Born
March 30, 1844
Died
1896 (age ~52)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
FranceBorn in MetzDied in Paris
1844
Born in Metz (1844-03-30)
1896
Died in Paris
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Paul Marie Verlaine was a French poet, writer and critic associated with the Symbolist, Parnassianist and Decadent movements. He is considered one of the paramount exponents of the fin de siècle in French and international poetry.
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Who is Paul Verlaine?+
Paul Marie Verlaine was a French poet, writer and critic associated with the Symbolist, Parnassianist and Decadent movements. He is considered one of the paramount exponents of the fin de siècle in French and international poetry.
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 Verlaine born?+
Paul Verlaine was born on March 30, 1844.
When did Paul Verlaine die?+
Paul Verlaine died in 1896, at approximately 52 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 — March 30, 1844
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Respect.
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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