Guillaume Apollinaire

Born	August 26, 1880 Rome, Italy
Died	November 9, 1918 (Aged years) Paris, France
Region	Western Europe
Language	French
Profession	Critic, Playwright, Poet
Period	Modernist
Movements	Surrealism
Notable Works	Alcools, Calligrammes, The Poet Assassinated, Zone
Bio	Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet and critic known for his pioneering work in the early 20th-century avant-garde movements, including Surrealism and Cubism. His innovative use of language and form, as seen in works like Alcools and Calligrammes, helped to redefine modern poetry. Apollinaire's involvement in the art world and his contributions to literary theory also marked him as a significant figure in the development of modernist aesthetics.