Paul-Armand Silvestre (April 18, 1837 or 39 - February 19, 1901) , French poet and conteur, was born in Paris. He studied at the 丱ole polytechnique with the intention of entering the army, but in 1870 he entered the department of finance. He 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. 固opFoto