Champfleury

Champfleury (1821–1889) was a French writer, novelist and literary critic.

Also recorded as Jules Champfleury.

Champfleury in brief

Born
1821
Died
1889
Known for
writer, novelist, literary critic, art critic, journalist and art historian
Place of birth
Laon
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Overview

Also worked under the name Fleury and Champ-fleury.

Born at Laon in 1821, died at Sèvres in 1889.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are essay. The authority associates the name with literary realism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include curator. Membership is recorded of Société héliographique.

Works named in the authority record are Le Réalisme.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q744488: Champfleury

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