Étienne Aignan
Étienne Aignan was a French translator, political writer, librettist, playwright, poet and journalist (1773–1824). He was born in Beaugency and died at former 5th arrondissement of Paris.
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Étienne Aignan
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- Born
- 1773 · Beaugency
- Died
- 1824 · former 5th arrondissement of Paris
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- translator · librettist · playwright · poet · journalist · writer · politician
- Fields
- literature · translations from Greek · translation from English · journalism
- Languages
- French · English · Ancient Greek
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The recorded working language is French, English and Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is literature, translations from Greek and translation from English.
Positions recorded include seat 27 of the Académie française and General secretary of prefecture of Loiret.
Étienne Aignan worked in literature, translations from Greek, translation from English and journalism.
Recorded positions include seat 27 of the Académie française and General secretary of prefecture of Loiret. He belonged to Académie Française.
Étienne Aignan (1773–1824) French translator, political writer, librettist and playwright
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1773
Étienne Aignan was born on 9 April 1773.
1824
Étienne Aignan died at former 5th arrondissement of Paris.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Etienne Aignan. His recorded languages were French, English and Ancient Greek.
One child is recorded: Valérie Aignan. Other recorded relations include Adolphe Schneider.
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