THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Paul Claudel

French diplomat, poet and playwright (1868-1955)

Paul Claudel has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists August 6, 1868 in Villeneuve-sur-Fère.

Born

August 6, 1868

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: February 23, 1955

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Birthplace
Villeneuve-sur-Fère
Professions
poet, playwright, diplomat, librettist, essayist, writer, art historian
Citizenship
France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: August 6, 1868 (La France savante; The Peerage; Archivio Storico Ricordi; BeWeB; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; International Music Score Library Project; BnF authorities; SNAC; Discogs; Integrated Authority File; RKDartists; The Fine Art Archive) or August 5, 1868 (IMDb).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

August 5, 1868

Precision: day · Rank: normal

More about Paul Claudel

Birth name
Paul Louis Charles Claudel
Pseudonyms
Delachapelle

Family

Sibling
Camille Claudel

Official links & social profiles

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Questions people ask

Where was Paul Claudel born?

Paul Claudel was born in Villeneuve-sur-Fère.

What was Paul Claudel’s name at birth?

Paul Claudel’s recorded birth name is Paul Louis Charles Claudel.

When did Paul Claudel die?

Paul Claudel died on February 23, 1955.