Alexis Perse
French poet and diplomat (1887–1975)
1887 — 1975
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet and diplomat (1887–1975)
Born
May 31, 1887
Died
1975 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, diplomat
FranceBorn in Pointe-à-PitreDied in Hyères
1887
Born in Pointe-à-Pitre (1887-05-31)
1924
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1933
PositionSecretary General of the French Foreign Affairs Ministry (1933–1940)
1933
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1935
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1959
AwardGrand prix national des Lettres
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Alexis Leger, better known by his pseudonym Saint-John Perse, was a French poet, writer and diplomat, awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the soaring flight and the evocative imagery of his poetry which in a visionary fashion reflects the conditions of our time".
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Who is Alexis Perse?+
Alexis Leger, better known by his pseudonym Saint-John Perse, was a French poet, writer and diplomat, awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the soaring flight and the evocative imagery of his poetry which in a visionary fashion reflects the conditions of our time".
What does the name Alexis mean?+
The name Alexis means "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is of French origin.
When was Alexis Perse born?+
Alexis Perse was born on May 31, 1887.
When did Alexis Perse die?+
Alexis Perse died in 1975, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Αλέξης)
The name Alexis is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexis — May 31, 1887
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Legend.
— anon
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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