Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
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Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Summary
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1636[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 13, 1711[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], lawyer[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (337 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was born in Paris[2].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux passed away in Paris[4].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was born on November 1, 1636[3].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was born on January 1, 1636[12].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux died on March 13, 1711[5].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux is buried at Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés[13].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's father was Gilles Boileau[14].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux held citizenship in France[15].
- German was Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's native language[16].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux worked as a poet[6].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux worked as a writer[7].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's professions included literary critic[8].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's professions included lawyer[9].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's professions included historian[10].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux worked as a translator[17].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's field of work was literary activity[18].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's field of work was translation[19].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux held the position of seat 1 of the Académie française[20].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's education included a stint at University of Paris[21].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's education included a stint at collège d’Harcourt[22].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was educated at Collège de Beauvais[23].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[24].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was a member of Académie Française[25].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[26].
- Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Paris[2], Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux… Recorded date of birth include November 1, 1636[3] and January 1, 1636[12]. His father was Gilles Boileau[14]. German was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[21], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; collège d’Harcourt[22], a college[32], in Kingdom of France[33], founded in 1280[34]; Collège de Beauvais[23], a school building[35], in France[36]; and Lycée Saint-Louis[24], an educational facility[37], in France[38], founded in 1965[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], lawyer[9], historian[10], and translator[17]. Fields of work include literary activity[18] and translation[19], an academic major[40]. Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux held the position of seat 1 of the Académie française[20].
Death and Burial
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux died on March 13, 1711[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux include Boileau premetro station[41], a tram stop[42], in Belgium[43].
Why It Matters
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (337 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Boileau, Nicolas - L'Art poétique[46], a literary work[47]. Entities named for him include Boileau premetro station[41], a tram stop[42], in Belgium[43].
FAQs
Where was Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux born?
Born in Paris[2], Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux…
Where did Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux die?
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's parents?
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's father was Gilles Boileau[14].
What did Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux do for work?
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux worked as poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], lawyer[9], and historian[10].
Where did Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux go to school?
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was educated at University of Paris[21], collège d’Harcourt[22], Collège de Beauvais[23], and Lycée Saint-Louis[24].