Francis Vielé-Griffin

French symbolist poet (1864-1937)
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Summary

Francis Vielé-Griffin was born on May 26, 1864[1], in Norfolk, Virginia[2]. He died on November 12, 1937[3], in Bergerac[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Egbert Ludovicus Viele[9]
  • Mother: Teresa Griffin Vielé[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Educated at: Collège Stanislas de Paris[12]
  • Member of: Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Francis Vielé-Griffin[15]
  • Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[16], Departmental archives of Yvelines[17]
  • Family name: Viele[18], Griffin[19]
  • Given name: Francis[20]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Francis Vielé-Griffin[21]
  • Described at URL: https://dicopalitus.huma-num.fr/notice/francis-viele-griffin-1864-1937/[22]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
  • Commons Creator page: Francis Vielé-Griffin[26]
  • Writing language: French[27]

Why It Matters

Francis Vielé-Griffin has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Francis Vielé-Griffin born?

Francis Vielé-Griffin's place of birth was Norfolk, Virginia[2].

Where did Francis Vielé-Griffin die?

Francis Vielé-Griffin died in Bergerac[4].

Who were Francis Vielé-Griffin's parents?

Francis Vielé-Griffin's father was Egbert Ludovicus Viele[9]. Francis Vielé-Griffin's mother was Teresa Griffin Vielé[10].

What did Francis Vielé-Griffin do for work?

Francis Vielé-Griffin worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7].

Where did Francis Vielé-Griffin go to school?

Francis Vielé-Griffin was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . arllfb.be. Retrieved . arllfb.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . archives.yvelines.fr. Retrieved . archives.yvelines.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Writing language → French
    Place of death → Bergerac
    Mother → Teresa Griffin Vielé
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