1803 - 1870
Prosper Mérimée French Writer
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Prosper Mérimée was in a relationship with George Sand.
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French Writer Prosper Mérimée was born on 28th September, 1803 in Paris, France and passed away on 23rd Sep 1870 Cannes, France aged 66. He is most remembered for Best known for his novella "Carmen" (1845/1846). His zodiac sign is Libra.
Prosper Mérimée is a member of the following lists: People from Paris, French novelists and Members of the Académie Française.
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First Name |
Prosper
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Last Name |
Mérimée
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Birthday |
28th September, 1803
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Birthplace |
Paris, France
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Died |
23rd September, 1870
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Place of Death |
Cannes, France
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Cause of Death |
Unspecified (asthma complications?)
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Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
French
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Occupation Text |
Writer, dramatist, historian, archaeologist
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Occupation |
Writer
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Claim to Fame |
Best known for his novella "Carmen" (1845/1846)
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Prosper Mérimée (28 September 1803 – 23 September 1870) was a French writer in the movement of Romanticism, and one of the pioneers of the novella, a short novel or long short story. He was also a noted archaeologist and historian, and an important figure in the history of architectural preservation. He is best known for his novella Carmen, which became the basis of Bizet's opera Carmen. He learned Russian, a language for which he had great affection, and translated the work of several important Russian writers, including Pushkin and Gogol, into French. From 1830 until 1860 he was the inspector of French historical monuments, and was responsible for the protection of many historic sites, including the medieval citadel of Carcassonne and the restoration of the façade of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. Along with the writer George Sand, he discovered the series of tapestries called The Lady and the Unicorn, and arranged for their preservation. He was instrumental in the creation of Musée national du Moyen Âge in Paris, where the tapestries now are displayed. The official database of French monuments, the Base Mérimée, bears his name.
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