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Édouard-Henri Avril
May 21, 1849 – July 28, 1928
French artist (1849–1928)
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Édouard-Henri Avril was a French painter and commercial artist. Under the pseudonym Paul Avril, he was an illustrator of erotic literature. Avril was a soldier before starting his career in art; he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his actions in the Franco-Prussian War.
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- Birthday · May 21
- Anniversary · July 28
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