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Stendhal was born at 1783-01-23

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Stendhal was died at 1842-03-23

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Stendhal's nationalities is French

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Stendhal's siblings is Pauline Beyle

Who is Stendhal's father?

Stendhal's father is Chérubin Beyle

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Marie-Henri Beyle, known by his pen name Stendhal, was a prominent 19th century French writer

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Birthday	January 23, 1783
Died on	March 23, 1842
Nationality	French
Famous	Atheists, Writers, Novelists, Non-Fiction Writers
Siblings	Pauline Beyle
Known as	Marie-Henri Beyle
Birth Place	Grenoble
Gender	Male
Father	Chérubin Beyle
Sun Sign	Aquarius
Born in	Grenoble
Famous as	Writer
Died at Age	59

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Who is Stendhal?

Marie-Henri Beyle, better known as Stendhal, was a famous French writer of the 19th century. He became known for his critical analysis of characters’ consciousness. He is also considered one of the forerunners of ‘realism’. Some of his most popular realist works include ‘The Red and the Black’ and ‘The Charterhouse of Parma’, both of which were originally written in French and translated to English much later. His works were considered extremely unique and complex compared to the other writers of the 19th century. His secret goal was to become a literary master; one who was adept and successful as a playwright as well as a novelist. However, that dream struck a roadblock when he was appointed as an intendant-general of Napoleon’s army. However, this appointment gave him a number of life-long lessons and experiences pertaining to the Napoleonic regime and the war situation in Europe. Once the war ended, his literary calling became irrevocable and he began to pen his insights on a wide variety of topics, which went on to become some of his literary masterpieces. He was unusual in his style of writing and was known for his good-humor and wit, which reflected in his works.

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Childhood & Early Life

Stendhal was born as Marie-Henri Beyle on January 23, 1783 to Cherubin Beyle and Henriette Gagnon, in Grenoble. He had two sisters – Pauline (he was extremely affectionate towards her) and Zenaide (he was not very close to her).

During the French Revolution that began in 1798, his mother fell ill and passed away the following year. Her death had a lasting impact on young Henri, following which he couldn’t seem to connect with his father.

In 1792, a governor was employed to look after Henri, who was extremely cold and authoritarian towards him. Young Henri lost faith in religion as a result and became an atheist.

He studied at the Ecole Centrale de Grenoble and was extremely proficient in mathematics, drawing and literature. In 1799, he left Grenoble to take a competitive exam in Paris, but failed to give it. He was instead, appointed in the Ministry of War.

Career

In 1810, he was made the auditor with the Conseil d’Etat, following which he was enrolled in Napoleon’s administration.

During this period, he travelled widely in Germany and was a part of Napoleon’s army during the invasion in Russia, in 1812. The same year, he began his work on a ‘History of Painting in Italy’, but eventually lost the manuscript for the same.

In 1814, he penned the ‘Letters on Haydn, Mozart and Metastasio’, which was later declared as plagiarized.

He published, ‘Rome, Naples et Florence’ in 1817 along with the publication of ‘History of Painting in Italy’. These works also became the first works that were signed under the name. ‘Stendhal’. The following year, he began to write about the life of Napoleon.

In 1820, frustrated by a failed love affair, he started to write ‘On Love’, a psychological elucidation of love. The next year, he was forced to leave Milan, which was a part of the Austrian Empire at the time, because the Austrian government believed him to be a spy.

‘On Love’ was published in 1822, followed by ‘Racine et Shakespeare’ the subsequent year. The latter was written in support of the English playwright, who at the time, was criticized by the French literati. The same year, he published his first grand success; ‘Life of Rossini’.

In 1825, he published the second edition of ‘Racine et Shakespeare’ and he also penned, ‘D’un nouveau complot contre les industriels’. Two years later, he published his first novel, ‘Armance’, which got poor reception.

In 1829, he published a travel guide, ‘Promendades dans Rome’ and also published a short story, ‘Vanina Vanini’. The next year, he published what is currently considered his masterpiece, ‘The Red and the Black’.

He authored, ‘Souvenirs of egotism’ in 1832, which was a collection of autobiographical writings and begins. The same year, he also penned ‘A Social Position’.

In 1835, he started his work on his autobiography ‘The Life of Henry Brulard’. Two years later, he worked on ‘The Pink and the Green’ (which was unfinished) and ‘Memoirs of a tourist’.

In 1838, ‘Memoirs of a tourist’ was published, which was considered his first major work since, ‘The Red and the Black’. The subsequent year, ‘La Chartreuse de Parma’, another one of his career highlights, was published. The same year, he published a collection of short stories titled, ‘Chroniques italiennes’.

He started work on ‘Lamiel’, but it remained unfinished because his health deteriorated, which was followed by his untimely death.

Major Works

One of his most celebrated works; ‘The Red and the Black’ was published in 1830 - it was published in two volumes. It became extremely popular after its publication, because it was considered a novel that was ahead of its time and was also regarded as one of the greatest literary contributions. Since its initial publication, the novel was translated to English in 1900 and was also revised and republished. The book became so popular that it even spawned a number of films including, ‘Le Rouge et le Noir’ and a BBC miniseries, ‘The Scarlet and the Black’.

Personal Life & Legacy

Throughout his life, he was involved in a number of relationships and affairs with women including Angela Pietragrua, Melanie Guilbert, Mina de Griesheim, Angeline Bereyter, Mathilde Dembowski, Countess Clementine Curial and even his first cousin, Alexandrine Daru.

Towards the end of his life, he experienced two apoplectic fits - the second one took his life. He passed away in his apartment at ‘rue Neuve des Capucines’ in Paris on March 23, 1842.

The ‘Stendhal Syndrome’, a violent tremor of the heart, was named after this illustrious French personality. The condition was named after him in 1979 by Italian psychiatrist, Dr. Graziella Magherini and is still widely considered a medical condition today.

Trivia

The ‘Stendhal Express’ in Trenitalia was named in this French writer’s honor.

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// 23rd Jan 1783
Stendhal was born as Marie-Henri Beyle on January 23, 1783 to Cherubin Beyle and Henriette Gagnon, in Grenoble. He had two sisters – Pauline (he was extremely affectionate towards her) and Zenaide (he was not very close to her).
// 1792
In 1792, a governor was employed to look after Henri, who was extremely cold and authoritarian towards him. Young Henri lost faith in religion as a result and became an atheist.
// 1798
During the French Revolution that began in 1798, his mother fell ill and passed away the following year. Her death had a lasting impact on young Henri, following which he couldn’t seem to connect with his father.
// 1799
He studied at the Ecole Centrale de Grenoble and was extremely proficient in mathematics, drawing and literature. In 1799, he left Grenoble to take a competitive exam in Paris, but failed to give it. He was instead, appointed in the Ministry of War.
// 1810
In 1810, he was made the auditor with the Conseil d’Etat, following which he was enrolled in Napoleon’s administration.
// 1812
During this period, he travelled widely in Germany and was a part of Napoleon’s army during the invasion in Russia, in 1812. The same year, he began his work on a ‘History of Painting in Italy’, but eventually lost the manuscript for the same.
// 1814
In 1814, he penned the ‘Letters on Haydn, Mozart and Metastasio’, which was later declared as plagiarized.
// 1817
He published, ‘Rome, Naples et Florence’ in 1817 along with the publication of ‘History of Painting in Italy’. These works also became the first works that were signed under the name. ‘Stendhal’. The following year, he began to write about the life of Napoleon.
// 1820
In 1820, frustrated by a failed love affair, he started to write ‘On Love’, a psychological elucidation of love. The next year, he was forced to leave Milan, which was a part of the Austrian Empire at the time, because the Austrian government believed him to be a spy.
// 1822
‘On Love’ was published in 1822, followed by ‘Racine et Shakespeare’ the subsequent year. The latter was written in support of the English playwright, who at the time, was criticized by the French literati. The same year, he published his first grand success; ‘Life of Rossini’.
// 1825
In 1825, he published the second edition of ‘Racine et Shakespeare’ and he also penned, ‘D’un nouveau complot contre les industriels’. Two years later, he published his first novel, ‘Armance’, which got poor reception.
// 1829
In 1829, he published a travel guide, ‘Promendades dans Rome’ and also published a short story, ‘Vanina Vanini’. The next year, he published what is currently considered his masterpiece, ‘The Red and the Black’.
// 1830 To 1900
One of his most celebrated works; ‘The Red and the Black’ was published in 1830 - it was published in two volumes. It became extremely popular after its publication, because it was considered a novel that was ahead of its time and was also regarded as one of the greatest literary contributions. Since its initial publication, the novel was translated to English in 1900 and was also revised and republished. The book became so popular that it even spawned a number of films including, ‘Le Rouge et le Noir’ and a BBC miniseries, ‘The Scarlet and the Black’.
// 1832
He authored, ‘Souvenirs of egotism’ in 1832, which was a collection of autobiographical writings and begins. The same year, he also penned ‘A Social Position’.
// 1835
In 1835, he started his work on his autobiography ‘The Life of Henry Brulard’. Two years later, he worked on ‘The Pink and the Green’ (which was unfinished) and ‘Memoirs of a tourist’.
// 1838
In 1838, ‘Memoirs of a tourist’ was published, which was considered his first major work since, ‘The Red and the Black’. The subsequent year, ‘La Chartreuse de Parma’, another one of his career highlights, was published. The same year, he published a collection of short stories titled, ‘Chroniques italiennes’.
// 23rd Mar 1842
Towards the end of his life, he experienced two apoplectic fits - the second one took his life. He passed away in his apartment at ‘rue Neuve des Capucines’ in Paris on March 23, 1842.
// 1979
The ‘Stendhal Syndrome’, a violent tremor of the heart, was named after this illustrious French personality. The condition was named after him in 1979 by Italian psychiatrist, Dr. Graziella Magherini and is still widely considered a medical condition today.

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Stendhal's FAQ

What is Stendhal birthday?
Stendhal was born at 1783-01-23
When was Stendhal died?
Stendhal was died at 1842-03-23
Where was Stendhal died?
Stendhal was died in Paris
Which age was Stendhal died?
Stendhal was died at age 59
Where is Stendhal's birth place?
Stendhal was born in Grenoble
What is Stendhal nationalities?
Stendhal's nationalities is French
Who is Stendhal siblings?
Stendhal's siblings is Pauline Beyle
Who is Stendhal's father?
Stendhal's father is Chérubin Beyle
What is Stendhal's sun sign?
Stendhal is Aquarius
How famous is Stendhal?
Stendhal is famouse as Writer

Stendhal - Non-Fiction Writers, Timeline and Family