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Xavier Marmier

Illustration — Xavier Marmier Xavier Marmier (ɡzavje maʁmje; 22 June 180812 October 1892) was a French writer born in Pontarlier, in Doubs. He had a passion for travelling, and this he combined throughout his life with the production of literature. He did much to encourage the study of Scandinavian literature in France, publishing translations of Holberg, Oehlenschlager and others.

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Xavier Marmier

Xavier Marmier (1808 - 1892), French author and translator of North European languages litterature.

Jean-Nicolas Truchelut · Bibliothèque nationale de France · Public domain

Full name
Jean Marie Xavier Marmier.
Died
Xavier Marmier died, sources differ on the date (on 11 October 1892 and on 12 October 1892). · rue de Babylone.
Nationality
France.
Occupation
poet, translator, writer, traveler, librarian, literary scholar, man of letters and journalist.
Fields
literature, translating activity, literary studies and library science.
Honours
Officer of the Legion of Honour.
Languages
French.

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Illustration — Xavier Marmier Xavier Marmier (ɡzavje maʁmje; 22 June 180812 October 1892) was a French writer born in Pontarlier, in Doubs. He had a passion for travelling, and this he combined throughout his life with the production of literature. He did much to encourage the study of Scandinavian literature in France, publishing translations of Holberg, Oehlenschlager and others.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Bibliography and scholarly literature
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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