About Alfred de Bougy
Lived 1814 – 1871 (aged 56). Alfred de Bougy was a French poet, librarian, historian, writer and traveler.
Alfred James Louis Joseph de Bougy (5 November 1814 — 4 September 1871), French poet and author, was born in Grenoble. He died in Thonon-les-Bains. He also wrote under the pen-name of Ethelred Bergeville.
Works Histoire de la Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, Paris: Comon, 1847 Les Bourla-Papei ou brûleurs de papiers, 1988 Un million de rimes gauloises: Fleur de la poésie drolatique et badine depuis le XVe siècle recueillie, Paris: Adolphe Delahays, 1858
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Who was Alfred de Bougy?
French poet (1814-1871)
When was Alfred de Bougy born?
Alfred de Bougy was born on 5 November 1814 in Grenoble.
When did Alfred de Bougy die?
Alfred de Bougy died on 4 September 1871 in Thonon-les-Bains, Évian-les-Bains.
What was Alfred de Bougy's occupation?
Alfred de Bougy was a poet, librarian, historian, writer and traveler.
What nationality was Alfred de Bougy?
Alfred de Bougy was French.
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