Charles Péguy

Charles Péguy (1873–1914) was a French writer, poet and essayist.

Also recorded as Pierre Deloire; Pierre Baudouin.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles-Pierre Péguy.

Also worked under the name Pierre Deloire and Pierre Baudouin.

Born at Orléans in 1873, died at Le Plessis-l'Évêque in 1914.

In detail

Charles Péguy studied at École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Lakanal and Collège Sainte-Barbe. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is literature. The authority associates the name with political philosophy and personalism.

Work by Charles Péguy is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are mort pour la France, Concours général, Estrade-Delcros award and Broquette-Gonin prize in poetry.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles Péguy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q334965: Charles Péguy

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