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Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut

1825 – 1895

French critic

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Lived 1825 – 1895 (aged 70). Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut was a French literary critic, translator, writer and journalist.

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut (14 June 1825 – 11 December 1895) was a French critic.

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Important facts

Born
14 June 1825, Limoges
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 December 1895, Paris
Occupation
Literary critic, translator, writer, journalist
Nationality
France
Education
Paris Law Faculty
Employers
Revue des Deux Mondes
Awards
Vitet Prize; Langlois prize
Also known as
Jean-Baptiste Joseph Emile Montegut, Émile Montégut

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut?

French critic (1825–1895)

When was Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut born?

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut was born on 14 June 1825 in Limoges.

When did Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut die?

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut died on 11 December 1895 in Paris.

What was Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut's occupation?

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut was a literary critic, translator, writer and journalist.

What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut?

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut

· Wikidata: Q3588668

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Joseph Émile Montégut

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