Léon Dierx

Léon Dierx was a French poet born in Saint-Denis in 1838. He came to Paris 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 Leconte de Lisle and one of the most distinguished of the Parnassians.
His works include: Aspirations ; Poèmes et poésies ; Lèvres closes ; Paroles d'un vaincu ; La Rencontre, a dramatic scene and Les Amants. His Poésies complètes were crowned by the French Academy. A complete edition of his works was published in 2 volumes, 1894–1896.
He was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1901.