When was Paul Claudel born?

Paul Claudel was born on 6 August 1868 in Villeneuve-sur-Fère.

What positions has Paul Claudel held?

Positions held by Paul Claudel include: president (1948–1955); Member of the Académie française (1946–1955); ambassador of France to Belgium (1933–1935); ambassador of France to the United States (1926–1933); ambassador of France to Japan (1921–1927).

Where did Paul Claudel study?

Paul Claudel was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, École Libre des Sciences Politiques.

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Paul Claudel

French diplomat, poet and playwright (1868-1955)

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Paul Claudel was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel. He is most famous for his verse dramas, which often convey his devout Catholicism, and for institutionalizing his sister.

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Born: 6 August 1868 wd
Place of birth: Villeneuve-sur-Fère wd
Died: 23 February 1955 wd
Place of death: Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: playwright, poet, diplomat, essayist, librettist, writer wd
Education: Lycée Louis-le-Grand, École Libre des Sciences Politiques wd
Spouse: Reine Claudel wd
Official website: societe.paul-claudel.net wd

Positions held wd

president (1948–1955)
Member of the Académie française (4 April 1946 – 23 February 1955)
ambassador of France to Belgium (1933–1935)
ambassador of France to the United States (1926–1933)
ambassador of France to Japan (1921–1927)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
honorary doctorate at the Laval University (1928)
Prix Narcisse Michaut (1913)
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic

Questions

When was Paul Claudel born?: Paul Claudel was born on 6 August 1868 in Villeneuve-sur-Fère.
What positions has Paul Claudel held?: Positions held by Paul Claudel include: president (1948–1955); Member of the Académie française (1946–1955); ambassador of France to Belgium (1933–1935); ambassador of France to the United States (1926–1933); ambassador of France to Japan (1921–1927).
Where did Paul Claudel study?: Paul Claudel was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, École Libre des Sciences Politiques.

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