Joseph Bédier

French philologist and writer (1864-1938).

Born January 28th, 1864 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.

Died August 29th, 1938 at 74 years old in Le Grand-Serre. [ref]

Occupations
literary critic, philologist, professor, romanist
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