Théophile Gautier

Summary

Théophile Gautier is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Tarbes^[2]. He was born on August 30, 1811^[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine^[4]. He died on October 23, 1872^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], poet^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], and playwright^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,174 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Théophile Gautier's place of birth was Tarbes^[2].
• Théophile Gautier passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine^[4].
• Théophile Gautier was born on August 30, 1811^[3].
• Théophile Gautier was born on August 31, 1811^[12].
• Théophile Gautier was born on 1811^[13].
• Théophile Gautier died on October 23, 1872^[5].
• Théophile Gautier died on 1872^[14].
• Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery^[15].
• Théophile Gautier was married to Ernesta Grisi^[16].
• A child of Théophile Gautier was Judith Gautier^[17].
• A child of Théophile Gautier was Estelle Gautier^[18].
• A child of Théophile Gautier was Théophile Gautier, fils^[19].
• Théophile Gautier held citizenship in France^[20].
• Théophile Gautier worked as a writer^[6].
• Théophile Gautier worked as a poet^[7].
• Théophile Gautier worked as a journalist^[8].
• Théophile Gautier worked as a novelist^[9].
• Théophile Gautier's professions included playwright^[10].
• Théophile Gautier's professions included librettist^[21].
• Théophile Gautier held the position of chairperson^[22].
• Théophile Gautier was employed by Le Figaro^[23].
• Théophile Gautier was educated at Lycée Charlemagne^[24].
• Théophile Gautier's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand^[25].
• Théophile Gautier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour^[26].
• Théophile Gautier was a member of Société héliographique^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1811-08-30^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1872-10-23^[31]

• Community tags: dramatist, journalist, literary critic, novelist, poet^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: be583896-ebdf-4a5d-8d70-edbacdb487b0^[33]

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Origins and Family

Théophile Gautier's place of birth was Tarbes^[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 30, 1811^[3], August 31, 1811^[12], and 1811^[13].

Education

Educated at Lycée Charlemagne^[24], an educational facility^[34], in France^[35], founded in 1965^[36] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand^[25], an educational facility^[37], in France^[38], founded in 1965^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], poet^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], playwright^[10], and librettist^[21]. Among Théophile Gautier's employers was Le Figaro^[23]. He held the position of chairperson^[22].

Recognition

Théophile Gautier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour^[26].

Personal Life

Among Théophile Gautier's spouses was Ernesta Grisi^[16]. Children include Judith Gautier^[17], a writer^[40], 1845–1917^[41], of France^[42], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[43]; Estelle Gautier^[18], a homemaker^[44], 1848–1914^[45], of France^[46]; and he, fils^[19], a translator^[47], 1836–1904^[48], of France^[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 23, 1872^[5] and 1872^[14]. Théophile Gautier passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine^[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery^[15].

Why It Matters

Théophile Gautier ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,174 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Baudelaire^[52], a poet^[53], 1821–1867^[54], of France^[55], awarded the Concours général^[56], specialised in poetry^[57].

Works attributed to him include La Morte Amoureuse^[58], a literary work^[59]; Captain Fracasse^[60], a literary work^[61]; Mademoiselle de Maupin^[62], a literary work^[63]; One of Cleopatra's Nights^[64], a literary work^[65]; and Avatar^[66], a literary work^[67].

FAQs

Where was Théophile Gautier born?

Born in Tarbes^[2], Théophile Gautier…

Where did Théophile Gautier die?

Théophile Gautier passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine^[4].

Who was Théophile Gautier married to?

Théophile Gautier's spouses include Ernesta Grisi^[16].

What did Théophile Gautier do for work?

Théophile Gautier worked as writer^[6], poet^[7], journalist^[8], novelist^[9], and playwright^[10].

Where did Théophile Gautier go to school?

Théophile Gautier was educated at Lycée Charlemagne^[24] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand^[25].

What awards did Théophile Gautier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour^[26].

Who did Théophile Gautier influence?

Théophile Gautier has been cited as an influence by Charles Baudelaire^[52].