Henri Benjamin Constant
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Henri Benjamin Constant
HENRI BENJAMIN CONSTANT (de Rebecque) French writer & stateman. Date: 1767 - 1830
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1767 1830 Benjamin Constant Henri Stateman Rebecque
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1. Title: "Henri Benjamin Constant (1767-1830) - A French Writer and Statesman" Henri Benjamin Constant, born on October 27, 1767, in Nantes, France, was a prominent figure in French literature and politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This portrait captures the intellectual and political acumen of this extraordinary man. Constant's literary career began in the late 1780s when he published his first poem, "Les Cigales," which gained him recognition in literary circles. However, it was his political writings that would truly make him famous. A staunch liberal, Constant advocated for individual liberties and constitutional government. His most influential work, "Adolphe," a novel published in 1816, is considered a seminal work of French Romantic literature. In the political sphere, Constant served as a deputy in the French National Assembly from 1795 to 1799, where he played a key role in drafting the French Constitution of 1795. He later served as the French ambassador to Prussia and the United Kingdom. Despite his political achievements, Constant's life was not without controversy. He was exiled from France several times for his liberal views, and his personal life was marked by tragedy. He was married three times and had numerous love affairs, including one with the famous novelist Madame de Staël. This evocative portrait of Henri Benjamin Constant, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who was both a literary genius and a political visionary. His contributions to French literature and politics continue to be celebrated today, making him an enduring figure in the annals of French history.
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