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- Birth namePierre Jules Théophile Gautier
- Théophile Gautier was born on August 31, 1811 in Tarbes, France. He was a writer, known for Madamigella di Maupin (1966), Avatar (1916) and El que murió de amor (1945). He was married to Ernesta Grisi. He died on October 23, 1872 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
- SpouseErnesta Grisi(? - October 23, 1872) (his death, 2 children)
- Founded the doctrine of "Art for Art's sake," and proclaimed it in the preface to his 1835 novel "Mademoiselle de Maupin."
- To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind.
- The cat is a dilettante in fur.
- If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.
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