Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848

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Dates:
Birth 1768-09-04
Death 1848-07-04
French,
French, English,

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French author.

From the description of Francois-Rene Chateaubriand letter, 1826 Dec. 14. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63937057

Chateaubriand (1768-1848) was a French author and statesman.

From the description of Letter from Chateaubriand to Paul Buessard, 16 July 1840 (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 768252758

François-René Chateaubriand was born in Brittany, France on September 4, 1768, the tenth child of René Auguste. Chateaubriand is considered to be one of the fathers of Romanticism in France. Two of his best known works, Atala and René, are often viewed as turning points in French literature. He died on July 4, 1848.

From the guide to the François-René Chateaubriand Letters, 1814-1823, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

French writer.

From the description of Autograph note signed : place not specified, to Mr. C. Lindsey, undated [18--?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 759114714

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Subjects:

  • Authors, French
  • Authors, French
  • French literature
  • Literature
  • Manuscripts, French

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  • Authors

Places:

  • France (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)

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