Paul Armand Silvestre
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He studied at the École polytechnique with the intention of entering the army, but in 1870, he entered the department of finance. Silvestre had a successful official career, was decorated with the Legion of Honour in 1886, and in 1892, was made inspector of fine arts. Armand Silvestre made his entry into literature as a poet and was reckoned among the Parnassians. Provided by Wikipedia
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