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Étienne Aignan

Étienne Aignan (9 April 1773, Beaugency – 21 June 1824, Paris) was a French translator, political writer, librettist and playwright. In 1814 he was made a member of the Académie française, succeeding Bernardin de Saint-Pierre in Seat 27. He died on 21 June 1824 aged 51 years old.

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Étienne Aignan

Étienne Aignan (1773–1824) French translator, political writer, librettist and playwright

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Name
Étienne Aignan
Born
9 April 1773
Birthplace
Beaugency
Died
21 June 1824
Place of death
Paris
Occupation
translator, political writer, librettist and playwright
Nationality
France
Fields
literature · translations from Greek · translation from English · journalism
Languages
French · English · Ancient Greek

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Étienne Aignan (9 April 1773, Beaugency – 21 June 1824, Paris) was a French translator, political writer, librettist and playwright. In 1814 he was made a member of the Académie française, succeeding Bernardin de Saint-Pierre in Seat 27. He died on 21 June 1824 aged 51 years old.

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