Edelestand du Méril
French historian (1801-1871)
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Summary
Edelestand du Méril was born on March 26, 1801[1], in Valognes[2]. He died on May 24, 1871[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], literary historian[6], playwright[7], romanist[8], and literary critic[9]. He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Occupation: philologist[12], scholar[13], writer[14]
- Field of work: literary criticism[15], philology[16], history of literature[17]
- Award received: Bordin Prize[18]
- Member of: Greek Study Association[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: du Méril[21]
- Given name: Edelestand[22], Pontas[23]
- Pseudonym: Antoine Giguet[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Edelestand du Méril[25]
- Relative: Jules Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
- Name in native language: Edelestand du Méril[29]
- Writing language: French[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
FAQs
Where was Edelestand du Méril born?
Edelestand du Méril was born in Valognes[2].
Where did Edelestand du Méril die?
Edelestand du Méril died in Paris[4].
What did Edelestand du Méril do for work?
Edelestand du Méril worked as a linguist[5], literary historian[6], playwright[7], romanist[8], and literary critic[9].
What awards did Edelestand du Méril receive?
Honors received include Bordin Prize[18].