Paul Claudel

French diplomat, poet and playwright (1868-1955)
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Paul Claudel

Summary

Paul Claudel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Villeneuve-sur-Fère[2]. He was born on August 6, 1868[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 23, 1955[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], essayist[9], and librettist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Villeneuve-sur-Fère[2], Paul Claudel…
  • Paul Claudel died in Paris[4].
  • Paul Claudel was born on August 6, 1868[3].
  • Paul Claudel was born on August 5, 1868[12].
  • Paul Claudel died on February 23, 1955[5].
  • Paul Claudel is buried at Château de Brangues[13].
  • Paul Claudel's father was Louis Prosper Claudel[14].
  • Paul Claudel's mother was Louise-Athanaïse Cécile Amelie Cerveaux[15].
  • Paul Claudel was married to Reine Claudel[16].
  • A child of Paul Claudel was Louise Vetch[17].
  • A child of Paul Claudel was Pierre Claudel[18].
  • A child of Paul Claudel was Henri Claudel[19].
  • A child of Paul Claudel was Renée Nantet[20].
  • A child of Paul Claudel was Marie Frégnac-Claudel[21].
  • A child of Paul Claudel was Reine Paris[22].
  • Paul Claudel held citizenship in France[23].
  • French was Paul Claudel's native language[24].
  • Paul Claudel's professions included playwright[6].
  • Paul Claudel's professions included poet[7].
  • Paul Claudel's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Paul Claudel's professions included essayist[9].
  • Paul Claudel worked as a librettist[10].
  • Paul Claudel's professions included writer[25].
  • Paul Claudel held the position of ambassador of France to Japan[26].
  • Paul Claudel held the position of ambassador of France to the United States[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Villeneuve-sur-Fère[2], Paul Claudel… Recorded date of birth include August 6, 1868[3] and August 5, 1868[12]. His father was Louis Prosper Claudel[14]. His mother was Louise-Athanaïse Cécile Amelie Cerveaux[15]. French was his native language[24].

Education

Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[28], an educational facility[29], in France[30], founded in 1965[31] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[32], an academic institution[33], in France[34], founded in 1872[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], essayist[9], librettist[10], and writer[25]. Positions held include ambassador of France to Japan[26], a position[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1858[38]; ambassador of France to the United States[27], a position[39], in United States[40]; ambassador of France to Belgium[41], a position[42], in Belgium[43]; president[44], a position[45]; and seat 13 of the Académie française[46], a seat of a scientific academy[47].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Division of Midday[48], The Satin Slipper[49], and The Story of Tobie and Sara[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[51], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; honorary doctorate at the Laval University[54]; Prix Narcisse Michaut[55]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[56].

Personal Life

Paul Claudel was married to Reine Claudel[16]. Children include Louise Vetch[17], a composer[57], 1905–1996[58], of France[59]; Pierre Claudel[18], an author[60], 1908–1979[61]; Henri Claudel[19], 1912–2016[62]; Renée Nantet[20], 1917–2021[63]; Marie Frégnac-Claudel[21], 1907–1981[64], of France[65]; and Reine Paris[22], 1910–2007[66]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[67].

Death and Burial

Paul Claudel died on February 23, 1955[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Château de Brangues[13].

Why It Matters

Paul Claudel has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

He has been cited as an influence by Francis de Miomandre[69], a writer[70], 1880–1959[71], of France[72], awarded the Prix Goncourt[73], specialised in writing[74]; Olivier Py[75], an actor[76], b. 1965[77], of France[78], awarded the Officer of the National Order of Merit[79], specialised in theatre art[80]; and Raniero Cantalamessa[81], a theologian[82], b. 1934[83], of Italy[84], specialised in theology[85].

Works attributed to him include The Satin Slipper[86], a literary work[87].

FAQs

Where was Paul Claudel born?

Paul Claudel's place of birth was Villeneuve-sur-Fère[2].

Where did Paul Claudel die?

Paul Claudel passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Paul Claudel's parents?

Paul Claudel's father was Louis Prosper Claudel[14]. Paul Claudel's mother was Louise-Athanaïse Cécile Amelie Cerveaux[15].

Who was Paul Claudel married to?

Paul Claudel's spouses include Reine Claudel[16].

What did Paul Claudel do for work?

Paul Claudel worked as playwright[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], essayist[9], and librettist[10].

Where did Paul Claudel go to school?

Paul Claudel was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[28] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[32].

What awards did Paul Claudel receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[51], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[54], Prix Narcisse Michaut[55], and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[56].

Who did Paul Claudel influence?

Paul Claudel has been cited as an influence by Francis de Miomandre[69], Olivier Py[75], and Raniero Cantalamessa[81].

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