Molière — Erosophia Encyclopedia

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Molière — Actor and writer of comedies of the Grand Siècle, died in Paris in 1673

The son of a royal upholsterer, he left the post for the theatre, failed in Paris, toured the provinces for thirteen years, then returned and made the court laugh at what it did not laugh at. An actor as much as an author, he died on leaving the stage. (Editorial synthesis)

Molière was born in 1622. (source: Larousse)

Molière was born in Paris. (source: Larousse)

Molière died on 17 February 1673. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Molière died in Paris. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

Recorded work of Molière: Tartuffe. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)

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