Gérard de Nerval is a human[1]. His place of birth was former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 22, 1808[3]. He died in former 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 26, 1855[5]. He worked as a poet[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], short story writer[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 53 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
Gérard de Nerval's place of birth was former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Gérard de Nerval's instance of is recorded as human[25].
Gérard de Nerval is associated with the French Romanticism movement[26].
Gérard de Nerval's Commons category is recorded as Gérard de Nerval[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], a former arrondissement of Paris[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30] and Paris[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Gérard de Nerval was born on May 22, 1808[3]. His father was Étienne Labrunie[15]. French was his native language[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], short story writer[9], writer[10], and translator[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Voyage to the Orient[19], a literary work[34], founded in 1839[35]; La Pandora[20], a literary work[36]; Aurélia[21], a literary work[37]; and The Illuminated[22], a literary work[38].
Death and Burial
Gérard de Nerval died on January 26, 1855[5]. Recorded place of death include former 7th arrondissement of Paris[4], a former arrondissement of Paris[39], in France[40], founded in 1795[41] and Paris[13], a commune of France[42], in France[43], founded in -0300[44]. The cause of death was hanging to death[45]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
Gérard de Nerval has Wikipedia articles in 53 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
FAQs
Where was Gérard de Nerval born?
Gérard de Nerval was born in former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Gérard de Nerval die?
Gérard de Nerval died in former 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Gérard de Nerval's parents?
Gérard de Nerval's father was Étienne Labrunie[15].
What did Gérard de Nerval do for work?
Gérard de Nerval worked as poet[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], short story writer[9], and writer[10].
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