Charles Péguy

Charles Péguy (January 7, 1873-September 4, 1914) was a noted French poet and essayist. He was a devout but non-practising Catholic. (1) His two main inspirations were socialism and christianity.

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January 7 - 1873 - September 4 - 1914 - French - Poet - Essayist - Socialism - Christianity

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Charles Péguy was born in Orléans. He attended the École Normale Supérieure, from which he graduated in 1894.

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Orléans - École Normale Supérieure - 1894

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Early in his life, he came under the influence of Henri Bergson.

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He died in Villeroy-sur-Marne.

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