Léon Dierx (; March 31, 1838 – June 11, 1912) was a French poet born in Saint-Denis in 1838. He came to

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to study at the Central School of Arts and Manufactures and subsequently settled there, taking up a post in the education office. He became a disciple of

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and one of the most distinguished of the Parnassians. At the death of

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in 1898 he was acclaimed prince of poets by les jeunes. His works include: ''Aspirations'' (1858); ''Poèmes et poésies'' (1864); ''Lèvres closes'' (1867); ''Paroles d'un vaincu'' (1871) ; ''La Rencontre, a dramatic scene'' (1875) and ''Les Amants'' (1879). His ''Poésies complètes ''(1872) were crowned by the French Academy. A complete edition of his works was published in 2 vols., 1894–1896. He was made Chevalier of the

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* 1838 births 1912 deaths People from Saint-Denis, Réunion Writers from Réunion French poets Prince des poètes Academic art People from Réunion of French descent French male poets Burials at Batignolles Cemetery Knights of the Legion of Honour Members of the Ligue de la patrie française {{france-poet-stub