Pierre Louÿs
French writer and poet (1870–1925)
Pierre Louÿs was born on December 10, 1870 in Ghent and died on June 4, 1925 in Paris, aged 54. Recorded occupations: poet, translator, novelist and photographer. Country of citizenship: France. Fields of work: literature, poetry, photograph and photography. Notable works include “The Songs of Bilitis”. Educated at École alsacienne. Honours include Officer of the Legion of Honour. Member of Ligue de la Patrie Française.
- Born
- December 10, 1870 · Ghent
- Died
- June 4, 1925 · Paris
- Age at death
- 54
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- poet, translator, novelist, photographer
- Notable works
- The Songs of Bilitis
- Education
- École alsacienne
- Honours
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 36 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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