Paul Verlaine

French poet (1844-1896)
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Paul Verlaine
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Paul Verlaine

Summary

Paul Verlaine is a human[1]. He was born in Metz[2]. He was born on March 30, 1844[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 8, 1896[5]. He worked as a poet[6], essayist[7], writer[8], librettist[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,825 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Metz[2], Paul Verlaine…
  • Paul Verlaine died in Paris[4].
  • Paul Verlaine was born on March 30, 1844[3].
  • Paul Verlaine died on January 8, 1896[5].
  • Paul Verlaine died on January 9, 1896[12].
  • Paul Verlaine is buried at Batignolles Cemetery[13].
  • Paul Verlaine's father was Nicolas Verlaine[14].
  • Paul Verlaine's mother was Élisa Verlaine[15].
  • Among Paul Verlaine's spouses was Mathilde Mauté[16].
  • A child of Paul Verlaine was Georges Verlaine[17].
  • Paul Verlaine held citizenship in France[18].
  • French was Paul Verlaine's native language[19].
  • Paul Verlaine's professions included poet[6].
  • Paul Verlaine's professions included essayist[7].
  • Paul Verlaine's professions included writer[8].
  • Paul Verlaine's professions included librettist[9].
  • Paul Verlaine's professions included translator[10].
  • Paul Verlaine's field of work was literary activity[20].
  • Paul Verlaine's field of work was poetry[21].
  • Paul Verlaine's field of work was symbolism[22].
  • Paul Verlaine's education included a stint at Lycée Condorcet[23].
  • Paul Verlaine received the Prince des poètes[24].
  • Paul Verlaine's religion is recorded as atheism[25].
  • Paul Verlaine is recorded as male[26].
  • Paul Verlaine's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Verlaine was born in Metz[2]. He was born on March 30, 1844[3]. His father was Nicolas Verlaine[14]. His mother was Élisa Verlaine[15]. French was his native language[19].

Education

Paul Verlaine's education included a stint at Lycée Condorcet[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], essayist[7], writer[8], librettist[9], and translator[10]. Fields of work include literary activity[20]; poetry[21], a literary form[28]; and symbolism[22], a literary movement[29].

Recognition

Paul Verlaine received the Prince des poètes[24].

Personal Life

Paul Verlaine was married to Mathilde Mauté[16]. A child of him was Georges Verlaine[17]. His religion is recorded as atheism[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 8, 1896[5] and January 9, 1896[12]. Paul Verlaine passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[30]. Burial took place at Batignolles Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Verlaine include Tom Verlaine[31] and Paul Verlaine University – Metz[32].

Why It Matters

Paul Verlaine ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,825 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[35], a poet[36], 1854–1891[37], of France[38], awarded the Concours général[39], specialised in symbolism[40]; Păstorel Teodoreanu[41], a linguist[42], 1894–1964[43], of Romania[44]; and Geo Milev[45], a writer[46], 1895–1925[47], of Bulgaria[48].

Works attributed to him include Clair de Lune[49], a literary work[50], founded in 1869[51]; Chanson d'automne[52], a literary work[53], founded in 1866[54]; Poèmes saturniens[55], a literary work[56], founded in 1866[57]; Wisdom[58], a literary work[59], founded in 1880[60]; Les Poètes maudits[61], a written work[62]; and Fêtes galantes[63]. Entities named for him include Tom Verlaine[31] and Paul Verlaine University – Metz[32].

FAQs

Where was Paul Verlaine born?

Paul Verlaine's place of birth was Metz[2].

Where did Paul Verlaine die?

Paul Verlaine passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Paul Verlaine's parents?

Paul Verlaine's father was Nicolas Verlaine[14]. Paul Verlaine's mother was Élisa Verlaine[15].

Who was Paul Verlaine married to?

Paul Verlaine's spouses include Mathilde Mauté[16].

What did Paul Verlaine do for work?

Paul Verlaine worked as poet[6], essayist[7], writer[8], librettist[9], and translator[10].

Where did Paul Verlaine go to school?

Paul Verlaine was educated at Lycée Condorcet[23].

What awards did Paul Verlaine receive?

Honors received include Prince des poètes[24].

Who did Paul Verlaine influence?

Paul Verlaine has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[35], Păstorel Teodoreanu[41], and Geo Milev[45].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [30] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [61] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [63] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [62] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Plaque image Plaque Eugène Carrière, Paul Verlaine, Villa des Arts, Paris, Vouziers-FR-08-tribunal-01.jpg, Plaque Musée Verlaine, Juniville (Ardennes, Fr).JPG +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Commemoration plate for Paul Verlaine, Rue Descartes, Paris.jpg"
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