Paul Verlaine was born on March 30, 1844[1], in Metz[2]. He died on January 8, 1896[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5], essayist[6], writer[7], librettist[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,380 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[10]
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Things named for Paul Verlaine include Tom Verlaine[45] and Paul Verlaine University – Metz[46].
Why It Matters
Paul Verlaine has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[49], a poet[50], 1854–1891[51], of France[52], awarded the Concours général[53], specialised in symbolism[54]; Geo Milev[55], a writer[56], 1895–1925[57], of Bulgaria[58]; and Păstorel Teodoreanu[59], a linguist[60], 1894–1964[61], of Romania[62].
Works attributed to him include Clair de Lune[63], a literary work[64], founded in 1869[65]; Chanson d'automne[66], a literary work[67], founded in 1866[68]; Les Poètes maudits[69], a written work[70]; Poèmes saturniens[71], a literary work[72], founded in 1866[73]; Romances sans paroles[74], a literary work[75], founded in 1874[76]; and Fêtes galantes[77]. Entities named for him include Tom Verlaine[45] and Paul Verlaine University – Metz[46].
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