Albert Mérat

French poet (1840-1909)
Person human Q2371393
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Albert Mérat

Summary

Albert Mérat is a human[1]. His place of birth was Troyes[2]. He was born on March 23, 1840[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 16, 1909[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Troyes[2], Albert Mérat…
  • Albert Mérat died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Albert Mérat died in rue de la Sablière[10].
  • Albert Mérat was born on March 23, 1840[3].
  • Albert Mérat died on January 16, 1909[5].
  • Albert Mérat is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Albert Mérat held citizenship in France[12].
  • Albert Mérat worked as a poet[6].
  • Albert Mérat's professions included writer[7].
  • Albert Mérat's professions included translator[8].
  • Albert Mérat received the prix Archon-Despérouses[13].
  • Albert Mérat received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Albert Mérat received the prize Maillé Latour Landry[15].
  • Albert Mérat received the Prix Lambert[16].
  • Albert Mérat is recorded as male[17].
  • Albert Mérat's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Albert Mérat's Commons category is recorded as Albert Mérat[19].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[20].
  • Albert Mérat's family name is recorded as Merat[21].
  • Albert Mérat's given name is recorded as Albert[22].
  • Albert Mérat's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Albert Mérat[23].
  • Albert Mérat's manner of death is recorded as suicide[24].
  • Albert Mérat's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Albert Mérat's writing language is recorded as French[26].
  • Albert Mérat's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Troyes[2], Albert Mérat… he was born on March 23, 1840[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and translator[8].

Recognition

Awards received include prix Archon-Despérouses[13], a poetry award[28], in France[29], founded in 1834[30]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; prize Maillé Latour Landry[15], a literary award[33], in France[34], founded in 1839[35]; and Prix Lambert[16], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1853[38].

Death and Burial

Albert Mérat died on January 16, 1909[5]. Recorded place of death include 14th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[39], in France[40], founded in 1860[41] and rue de la Sablière[10], a street[42], in France[43]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[20]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Albert Mérat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[45], a poet[46], 1854–1891[47], of France[48], awarded the Concours général[49], specialised in symbolism[50].

FAQs

Where was Albert Mérat born?

Albert Mérat's place of birth was Troyes[2].

Where did Albert Mérat die?

Albert Mérat died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Albert Mérat do for work?

Albert Mérat worked as poet[6], writer[7], and translator[8].

What awards did Albert Mérat receive?

Honors received include prix Archon-Despérouses[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], prize Maillé Latour Landry[15], and Prix Lambert[16].

Who did Albert Mérat influence?

Albert Mérat has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[45].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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