Marquês de Custine
1790–1857
· lived 67 years
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Astolphe-Louis-Léonor, Marquis de Custine, was a French writer, diplomat, and military man. He is best known for his literary works, including novels and travelogues, which often explored themes of love, society, and social criticism.
n. 1790-03-18, Niderviller · m. 1857-09-25, Paris
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Custine served in the army and participated in military campaigns, but his literary fame came from his novels and his observations on European society. His travelogue "Russia in 1839" is particularly notable, offering a critical and insightful view of Russian society at the time, although its accuracy has been questioned by some historians. He also wrote works such as "Aloysius" and "The Hotel de Cluny".
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