Timeline October 1872

Events in October 1872 1

• 1811 – 1872 Théophile Gautier (1811-1872) Died 23 October 1872, aged 61 Théophile Gautier was a French poet, novelist, and critic known for championing the doctrine of "art for art's sake." His works, including the novel Mademoiselle de Maupin, influenced later French literary movements.