Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux (1636–1711) was a French poet, writer and literary critic.
Also recorded as Nicolas Boileau.
Overview
Born at Paris in 1636, died at Paris in 1711.
In detail
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux studied at University of Paris, collège d’Harcourt and Collège de Beauvais. the recorded working language is French and Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is literary activity and translation.
Positions recorded include seat 1 of the Académie française. Membership is recorded of Académie Française and Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.
Work by Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux is recorded in the collections of Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen.
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