THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
André Breton
French writer and poet, co-founder of Surrealism (1896–1966)
André Breton was born on February 19, 1896 in Tinchebray and died on September 28, 1966, aged 70.
Born
February 19, 1896
André Breton died aged 70.
Died: September 28, 1966
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Tinchebray
- Professions
- draftsperson, novelist, writer, art theorist, poet, photographer, essayist
- Citizenship
- France
More about André Breton
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- André Robert Breton
- Pseudonyms
- Breton, André
Family
- Spouse
- Jacqueline Lamba
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Questions people ask
How old was André Breton when they died?
André Breton died aged 70.
When is André Breton’s birthday?
André Breton’s recorded birthday is February 19.
Where was André Breton born?
André Breton was born in Tinchebray.
What was André Breton’s name at birth?
André Breton’s recorded birth name is André Robert Breton.
When did André Breton die?
André Breton died on September 28, 1966.