Léon Dierx
Illustration — Léon Dierx • Illustration — Statue representing Léon Dierx in Saint-Denis, Réunion. Léon Dierx (lang; March 31, 1838 – June 11, 1912) was a French poet born in Saint-Denis in 1838. He came to Paris to study at the Central School of Arts and Manufactures and subsequently settled there, taking up a post in the education office.
Also recorded as Leon Dierx
Léon Dierx
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- Full name
- Marais Victor Léon Dierx.
- Born
- 1838. · Saint-Denis.
- Died
- 1912. · Paris.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- painter, poet, writer and sculptor.
- Movements
- parnassianism.
- Honours
- Prince des poètes, Officer of the Legion of Honour, prix Archon-Despérouses and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Languages
- French.
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Illustration — Léon Dierx • Illustration — Statue representing Léon Dierx in Saint-Denis, Réunion. Léon Dierx (lang; March 31, 1838 – June 11, 1912) was a French poet born in Saint-Denis in 1838. He came to Paris to study at the Central School of Arts and Manufactures and subsequently settled there, taking up a post in the education office.
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Identity and origins
He became a disciple of Leconte de Lisle and one of the most distinguished of the Parnassians. His works include: Aspirations (1858); Poèmes et poésies (1864); Lèvres closes (1867); Paroles d'un vaincu (1871); La Rencontre, a dramatic scene (1875) and Les Amants (1879). His Poésies complètes (1872) were crowned by the French Academy. A complete edition of his works was published in 2 volumes, 1894–1896. He was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1901.
The recorded working language is French. Residence is recorded at metropolitan France. Work by Léon Dierx is recorded in the collections of Musée Léon-Dierx. Distinctions recorded are Prince des poètes, Officer of the Legion of Honour, prix Archon-Despérouses and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
The authorities additionally record the heading Leon Dierx. His recorded language was French. Other recorded relations include Georges Athénas, Aimé Merlo, Aimée Pignolet de Fresnes and Charles Edouard Paul Rémy Morange. Recognition and collections. Dierx received Prince des poètes, Officer of the Legion of Honour, prix Archon-Despérouses and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
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Buste de Léon Dierx devant le Musée Léon-Dierx de Saint-Denis de La Réunion.
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1838
Léon Dierx born at Saint-Denis.
1912
Léon Dierx died at Paris.
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