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André Chénier

Born on October 29, 1762

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André Marie Chénier (French pronunciation:; 30 October 1762 – 25 July 1794) was a French poet associated with the events of the French Revolution, during which he was sentenced to death. His sensual, emotive poetry marks him as one of the precursors of the Romantic movement.

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