Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
François-René de Chateaubriand
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. François-René de Chateaubriand Marker
Chateaubriand
Ne a Saint Malo
le 4 septembre 1768
est mort
dans cet hotel
le 4 juillet 1848
Chateaubriand, born in Saint Malo on September 4, 1768, died in this hotel on July 4, 1848.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1848.
Location. 48° 51.141′ N, 2° 19.41′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. It is on Rue du Bac, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Rue du Bac, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pierre Poivre (1719-1786) (within shouting distance of this marker); James McNeill Whistler (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Bon Marché (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pierre-Simon Laplace (about 90 meters away); Romain Gary (about 90 meters away); Robert and Etienne Pelletier
this page online
Also see . . . François-René de Chateaubriand (Wikipedia).
Overview: François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand (4 September 1768 – 4 July 1848) was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian who had a notable influence on French literature of the nineteenth century. Descended from an old aristocratic family from Brittany, Chateaubriand was a royalist by political disposition. In an age when large numbers of intellectuals turned against the Church, he authored the Génie du christianisme in defense of the Catholic faith. His works include the autobiography Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe ("Memoirs from Beyond the Grave"), published posthumously in 1849–1850.(Submitted on August 1, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
2. François-René de Chateaubriand Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the left of the entrance, between the two windows.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
3. Bust of Chateaubriand
Just across the street in the park (Square des Missions Étrangère) there is a bust of Chateaubriand.
circa 1905
4. Hotel de Clermont-Tonerre (1789)
The postcard notes that the doors were done by Toro and that Chateaubriand died there. Also note the historical marker on the left, which is likely to be the same as the current one, although that is difficult to confirm because of the poor resolution.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
