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Edmond François Valentin About

Edmond François Valentin About (1828–1885) was a French writer, journalist and playwright.

Also recorded as Edmond About; Edmond-François-Valentin About.

Overview

Also worked under the name Valentin de Quevilly.

Born at Dieuze in 1828, died at rue de Douai in 1885.

In detail

Edmond François Valentin About studied at Lycée Charlemagne and École Normale Supérieure. the recorded working language is French and English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are theatre. The authority associates the name with anti-Greek sentiment.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include seat 11 of the Académie française and president of the Société des gens de lettres. Membership is recorded of Académie Française and freemasonry.

Work by Edmond François Valentin About is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum and Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edmond François Valentin About”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q361004: Edmond François Valentin About

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