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Pierre-Henri Simon

Pierre-Henri Simon (1903–1972) was a French poet, historian and university teacher.

Pierre-Henri Simon in brief

Born
1903
Died
1972
Known for
poet, historian, university teacher, literary critic, romanist, writer and essayist
Place of birth
Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Pierre Marie Louis Henry Simon.

Also worked under the name PHS.

Born at Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde in 1903, died at Suresnes in 1972.

In detail

Pierre-Henri Simon studied at Lycée Louis-le-Grand and École Normale Supérieure. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is literary activity, belletristic literature and poetry.

Employment is recorded with University of Fribourg, Ghent University and Université Catholique de Lille. Positions recorded include seat 7 of the Académie française and director. Membership is recorded of Académie Française.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the National Order of Merit, Bordin Prize and Prix d'Académie.

Sources

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    “Pierre-Henri Simon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q681776: Pierre-Henri Simon

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