Francis Jammes date of birth:

December 2, 1868

How old was Francis Jammes when died?

69

Where was Francis Jammes born?

Tournay, Hautes-Pyrénées, France

When did Francis Jammes die?

November 1, 1938

Where did Francis Jammes die?

Hasparren, France

What is Francis Jammes nationality?

French

What is Francis Jammes's occupation?

Poet, writer

Francis Jammes claim to fame:

De l'Angélus de l'aube à l'Angélus du soir

Short Biography

Francis Jammes (born 2 December 1868 in Tournay, Hautes-Pyrénées - died 1 November 1938 in Hasparren, Pyrénées-Atlantiques) was a French poet. He spent most of his life in his native region of Béarn and the Basque Country and his poems are known for their lyricism and for singing the pleasures of a humble country life (donkeys, maidens). His later poetry remained lyrical, but also included a strong religious element brought on by his "conversion" to Catholicism (more a return to the faith as he had always been a Catholic).