Born: 16 March 1839 · Died: 6 September 1907 · Age at death: 68
How old was Sully Prudhomme when he died?
Sully Prudhomme died aged 68. He was born on 16 March 1839 and died on 6 September 1907.
French poet and essayist who won the first ever Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1901
Did you know?He used his prize money to establish a fund for the publication of poetry volumes by fellow writers.
Quick facts
Date of birth16 March 1839
Date of death6 September 1907
Age at death68
NationalityFrench
Birthplace10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France
Occupationpoet, writer, essayist
Editor's Take:
Sully Prudhomme holds a special place in literary history: in 1901 he received the very first Nobel award for literature. He was a French poet of the Parnassian school, which prized clear form and restraint over raw emotion. His early poem The Broken Vase, about a hidden heartbreak, became hugely popular. Later he turned to long philosophical poems about justice and happiness. He had trained in science and law, and it shows in his careful thinking. He used his prize money to help young poets.
Key Milestones
1865: Stances et Poèmes – poems
1878: Justice – long poem
1881: Académie – elected
1888: Happiness – long poem
René François Armand "Sully" Prudhomme (French:; 16 March 1839 – 6 September 1907) was a French poet and essayist. He was the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1901.
Sully Prudhomme's birthday is March 16. He was born on March 16, 1839 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France.
How old was Sully Prudhomme when he died?
Sully Prudhomme died on September 6, 1907, aged 68.
Who shares a birthday with Sully Prudhomme?
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