About Henry Gauthier-Villars
Lived 1859 – 1931 (aged 71). Henry Gauthier-Villars was a French writer, journalist, music critic, interpreter and translator.
Henry Gauthier-Villars (woodcut by Félix Vallotton)Henry Gauthier-Villars (8 August 1859 – 12 January 1931), known by the pen name Willy , was a French fin de siècle writer and music critic who is today mostly known as the first husband of Colette.
Willy was a ladies’ man; Rachilde described him "as a man of the world, a brilliant Parisian rake".
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Who was Henry Gauthier-Villars?
French writer (1859-1931)
When was Henry Gauthier-Villars born?
Henry Gauthier-Villars was born on 8 August 1859 in Villiers-sur-Orge.
When did Henry Gauthier-Villars die?
Henry Gauthier-Villars died on 12 January 1931 in Paris.
What was Henry Gauthier-Villars's occupation?
Henry Gauthier-Villars was a writer, journalist, music critic, interpreter and translator.
What nationality was Henry Gauthier-Villars?
Henry Gauthier-Villars was French.
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