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 ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (699 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).^[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].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1868-08-06^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1955-02-23^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 201dd80b-410d-4e33-bae9-2359741854c5^[32]

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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^[33], an educational facility^[34], in France^[35], founded in 1965^[36] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques^[37], an academic institution^[38], in France^[39], founded in 1872^[40].

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^[41], in Japan^[42], founded in 1858^[43]; ambassador of France to the United States^[27], a position^[44], in United States^[45]; ambassador of France to Belgium^[46], a position^[47], in Belgium^[48]; president^[49], a position^[50]; and seat 13 of the Académie française^[51], a seat of a scientific academy^[52].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Division of Midday^[53], The Satin Slipper^[54], and The Story of Tobie and Sara^[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[56], a grade of an order^[57], in France^[58]; honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[59]; Prix Narcisse Michaut^[60]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic^[61].

Personal Life

Paul Claudel was married to Reine Claudel^[16]. Children include Louise Vetch^[17], a composer^[62], 1905–1996^[63], of France^[64]; Pierre Claudel^[18], an author^[65], 1908–1979^[66]; Henri Claudel^[19], 1912–2016^[67]; Renée Nantet^[20], 1917–2021^[68]; Marie Frégnac-Claudel^[21], 1907–1981^[69], of France^[70]; and Reine Paris^[22], 1910–2007^[71]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[72].

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 ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (699 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[73] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[74]

He has been cited as an influence by Raniero Cantalamessa^[75], a theologian^[76], b. 1934^[77], of Italy^[78], specialised in theology^[79]; Olivier Py^[80], an actor^[81], b. 1965^[82], of France^[83], awarded the Officer of the National Order of Merit^[84], specialised in theatre art^[85]; and Francis de Miomandre^[86], a writer^[87], 1880–1959^[88], of France^[89], awarded the Prix Goncourt^[90], specialised in writing^[91].

Works attributed to him include The Satin Slipper^[92], a literary work^[93].

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^[33] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques^[37].

What awards did Paul Claudel receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[56], honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[59], Prix Narcisse Michaut^[60], and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic^[61].

Who did Paul Claudel influence?

Paul Claudel has been cited as an influence by Raniero Cantalamessa^[75], Olivier Py^[80], and Francis de Miomandre^[86].