Philarète Chasles
French critic and man of letters (1798-1873)
Philarète Chasles was born on October 6, 1798 in Mainvilliers and died on July 18, 1873 in Venice, aged 74. Recorded occupations: translator, journalist, literary critic, professor, librarian and writer. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include library curator. Fields of work: literary criticism and English-language literature. Educated at Prytanée National Militaire. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour. Member of Société archéologique d'Eure-et-Loir and Romanian Academy.
- Born
- October 6, 1798 · Mainvilliers
- Died
- July 18, 1873 · Venice
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- translator, journalist, literary critic, professor, librarian, writer
- Positions held
- library curator
- Education
- Prytanée National Militaire
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 11 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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