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Raoul Ponchon

French poet (1848-1937) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 88

Raoul Ponchon was a French poet. A friend of Arthur Rimbaud, he was one of only "seven known recipients" of the first edition of A Season in Hell. He was a contributor to the satirical weekly Le Courrier français.

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Awards

Officer of the Legion of Honour1932
Knight of the Legion of Honour1925

About this person

Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1848 to 1937 · aged 88