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Georges Charpentier

1846-12-22 – 1905-11-15

Portrait of Georges Charpentier
Georges Charpentier, french puplisherCredit: Émile Zola

Life & Legacy

Georges Charpentier (December 22, 1846 - November 15, 1905) was a 19th-century French publisher who became known as a champion of naturalist writers, especially Émile Zola, Gustave Flaubert, and Guy de Maupassant. He also promoted Impressionist painters and together with his wife, Marguerite Charpentier, built a small but significant art collection.

Occupation & Career

publisher, journalist, businessperson, art collector

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour · Officer of the Legion of Honour

Employer

Charpentier

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3102457 — wikidata View source

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