Charles Baudelaire
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Charles Baudelaire was born on April 9, 1821, in the former 11th arrondissement of Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. He was a French citizen [14] and pursued his education at Lycée Louis-le-Grand and Lycée Saint-Louis . His professional roles included poet, art critic, essayist, translator, writer, and literary critic [15][13][16][17][18][19].
He died on August 31, 1867, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][9][10][11][12][18][20][16]. Baudelaire's contributions to literature and criticism were shaped by his formal schooling and his multifaceted career [15][13][16][17][18][19]. He was buried at Montparnasse Cemetery .
Charles Baudelaire
Summary
Charles Baudelaire is a human[1]. He was born in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 9, 1821[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 31, 1867[5]. He worked as a poet[6], art critic[7], essayist[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,311 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Charles Baudelaire's place of birth was former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
- Charles Baudelaire's place of birth was Paris[12].
- Charles Baudelaire passed away in Paris[4].
- Charles Baudelaire was born on April 9, 1821[3].
- Charles Baudelaire was born on January 1, 1821[13].
- Charles Baudelaire died on August 31, 1867[5].
- Charles Baudelaire died on August 30, 1867[14].
- Charles Baudelaire died on January 1, 1867[15].
- Charles Baudelaire is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[16].
- Charles Baudelaire's father was Joseph-François Baudelaire[17].
- Charles Baudelaire's mother was Caroline Aupick[18].
- Charles Baudelaire held citizenship in France[19].
- French was Charles Baudelaire's native language[20].
- Charles Baudelaire worked as a poet[6].
- Charles Baudelaire's professions included art critic[7].
- Charles Baudelaire worked as an essayist[8].
- Charles Baudelaire's professions included translator[9].
- Charles Baudelaire worked as a writer[10].
- Charles Baudelaire's professions included literary critic[21].
- Charles Baudelaire's field of work was poetry[22].
- Charles Baudelaire was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23].
- Charles Baudelaire's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[24].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Baudelaire is Les Fleurs du mal[25].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Baudelaire is Les Paradis artificiels[26].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Baudelaire is Le Peintre de la vie moderne[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30] and Paris[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Recorded date of birth include April 9, 1821[3] and January 1, 1821[13]. Charles Baudelaire's father was Joseph-François Baudelaire[17]. His mother was Caroline Aupick[18]. French was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23], an educational facility[34], in France[35], founded in 1965[36] and Lycée Saint-Louis[24], an educational facility[37], in France[38], founded in 1965[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], art critic[7], essayist[8], translator[9], writer[10], and literary critic[21]. Charles Baudelaire's field of work was poetry[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Les Fleurs du mal[25], a literary work[40], founded in 1840[41]; Les Paradis artificiels[26], a literary work[42]; Le Peintre de la vie moderne[27]; Reflections on Some of My Contemporaries[43]; La Fanfarlo[44]; and Le Spleen de Paris[45]. Things named for Charles Baudelaire include 18611 Baudelaire[46].
Recognition
Charles Baudelaire received the Concours général[47].
Personal Life
Charles Baudelaire's religion is recorded as Catholicism[48].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 31, 1867[5], August 30, 1867[14], and January 1, 1867[15]. Charles Baudelaire passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was syphilis[49]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[16].
Why It Matters
Charles Baudelaire ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,311 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[52], a poet[53], 1854–1891[54], of France[55], awarded the Concours général[56], specialised in symbolism[57]; T. S. Eliot[58], a playwright[59], 1888–1965[60], of United States[61], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[62]; Michel Houellebecq[63], a poet[64], b. 1956[65], of France[66], awarded the Prix de Flore[67], specialised in literature[68]; Walter Benjamin[69], a philosopher[70], 1892–1940[71], of Kingdom of Prussia[72], specialised in philosophy[73]; Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine[74], a singer-songwriter[75], b. 1948[76], of France[77], awarded the Officer of Arts and Letters[78]; and Mariana Enriquez[79], a writer[80], b. 1973[81], of Argentina[82], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[83], specialised in literature[84].
Works attributed to him include Les Fleurs du mal[85], The Albatross[86], Le Spleen de Paris[87], Baudelairian spleen[88], Les Paradis artificiels[89], and Les Litanies de Satan[90]. Entities named for him include 18611 Baudelaire[46].
FAQs
Where was Charles Baudelaire born?
Charles Baudelaire's place of birth was former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Charles Baudelaire die?
Charles Baudelaire died in Paris[4].
Who were Charles Baudelaire's parents?
Charles Baudelaire's father was Joseph-François Baudelaire[17]. Charles Baudelaire's mother was Caroline Aupick[18].
What did Charles Baudelaire do for work?
Charles Baudelaire worked as poet[6], art critic[7], essayist[8], translator[9], and writer[10].
Where did Charles Baudelaire go to school?
Charles Baudelaire was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23] and Lycée Saint-Louis[24].
What awards did Charles Baudelaire receive?
Honors received include Concours général[47].
Who did Charles Baudelaire influence?
Charles Baudelaire has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[52], T. S. Eliot[58], Michel Houellebecq[63], and Walter Benjamin[69].