Baron Isidore Justin Séverin Taylor

Baron Isidore Justin Séverin Taylor (1789–1879) was a French playwright, politician and translator.

Also recorded as Isidore Justin Taylor; Laorty-Hadji; Isidore Justin Severin, Baron Taylor; I. Taylor; Baron Taylor; Isidore-Juston-Séverin, baron Taylor.

Baron Isidore Justin Séverin Taylor in brief

Born
1789
Died
1879
Known for
playwright, politician, translator, writer, draftsperson, lithographer, art historian and classical scholar
Place of birth
Brussels metropolitan area
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Overview

Born at Brussels metropolitan area in 1789, died at Paris in 1879.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include Administrator of the Comédie-Française and Second Empire senator. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts, Société des gens de lettres and Fondation Taylor.

Works named in the authority record are Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France.

Work by Baron Isidore Justin Séverin Taylor is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the Legion of Honour.

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