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Also known as Georges Raymond Constantin Rodenbach

Belgian Symbolist poet and novelist (1855-1898)

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Georges Raymond Constantin Rodenbach was a Belgian poet, journalist, novelist, and playwright. Born in Tournai in 1855, he was educated at Ghent University and Sint-Barbaracollege. He wrote in French and was associated with the Symbolism movement. His notable works include *Bruges-la-Morte*, *Règne du Silence*, *L'élite*, *Carillonneur*, *Vies Encloses*, and *art en Exil*.

Rodenbach died in Paris on the boulevard Berthier in 1898. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery. His works are held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. He is described by sources including *Nordisk familjebok* and the *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary*. He was the relative of Albrecht Rodenbach.

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Works
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Top works

  • Règne du Silence
  • L'élite
  • Carillonneur
  • Vies Encloses
  • art en Exil

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Belgian poet and novelist.

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Key facts

Born
Georges Raymond Constantin Rodenbach , ( 1855-07-16 ) 16 July 1855, Tournai , Belgium
Died
25 December 1898 (1898-12-25) (aged 43), Paris , France
Resting place
Père Lachaise cemetery , Paris
Occupations
Novelist, poet
Relatives
Albrecht Rodenbach (cousin)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Georges
Gender
male
Citizenship
Belgium
Place of birth
Tournai
Place of death
Paris
Languages spoken
French
Native language
French
Notable work
Bruges-la-Morte
Movement
Symbolism
Image
Georges Rodenbach, portrait.jpg
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Commons category
Georges Rodenbach
date of birth
1855-07-16
date of death
1898-12-25
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topic's main category
Category:Georges Rodenbach
has works in the collection
National Gallery of Art
writing language
French
Commons Creator page
Georges Rodenbach
birth name
Georges Raymond Constantin Rodenbach
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Encyclopedic overview

Georges Raymond Constantin Rodenbach (16 July 1855 – 25 December 1898) was a Belgian Symbolist poet and novelist.

Biography

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