Paul Fort
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Paul Fort (February 1, 1872 - April 20, 1960) was a French poet.
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Born on in Reims, Marne département, France, he became an important part of the artistic community of Montparnasse. By 1912 his accomplishments and influence were such that Paul Verlaine gave him the title "Prince of the Poets." Paul Fort was the founder of "Vers et Prose" with the collaboration of Guillaume Apollinaire.
One of his famous works was "La Ronde". This poem is famous world wide because it is a plea for world friendship (Lilac, A).
He died on April 20, 1960 France and is buried in the Cimetière de Montlhéry, in Montlhéry, Essonne département, in the Île-de-France, Region of France.