Jean Racine
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Jean Racine
Summary
Jean Racine is a human[1]. He was born in La Ferté-Milon[2]. He was born on December 22, 1639[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 21, 1699[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], librettist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jean Racine's place of birth was La Ferté-Milon[2].
- Jean Racine passed away in Paris[4].
- Jean Racine was born on December 22, 1639[3].
- Jean Racine died on April 21, 1699[5].
- Burial took place at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont[12].
- Jean Racine's father was Jean Racine[13].
- Jean Racine's mother was Jeanne Sconin[14].
- Jean Racine was married to Catherine de Romanet[15].
- A child of Jean Racine was Jean-Baptiste Racine[16].
- A child of Jean Racine was Louis Racine[17].
- A child of Jean Racine was Marie Catherine Racine[18].
- Jean Racine held citizenship in Kingdom of France[19].
- French was Jean Racine's native language[20].
- Jean Racine worked as a playwright[6].
- Jean Racine worked as a poet[7].
- Jean Racine worked as a translator[8].
- Jean Racine's professions included librettist[9].
- Jean Racine's professions included historian[10].
- Jean Racine's professions included writer[21].
- Jean Racine held the position of seat 13 of the Académie française[22].
- Jean Racine was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[23].
- Jean Racine's education included a stint at Q108740666[24].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Racine is Andromaque[25].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Racine is Phèdre[26].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Racine is Athalie[27].
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Origins and Family
Jean Racine's place of birth was La Ferté-Milon[2]. He was born on December 22, 1639[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Jeanne Sconin[14]. French was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[23], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30] and Q108740666[24], a college[31], founded in 1540[32]. Studied under Antoine Le Maistre[33] and Pierre Nicole[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], librettist[9], historian[10], and writer[21]. Jean Racine held the position of seat 13 of the Académie française[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Andromaque[25], a dramatic work[35]; Phèdre[26], a dramatic work[36], founded in 1677[37]; Athalie[27], a dramatic work[38], founded in 1690[39]; La Thébaïde[40], a dramatic work[41], founded in 1664[42]; Alexandre le Grand[43], a dramatic work[44], founded in 1665[45]; and Les Plaideurs[46], a dramatic work[47]. Things named for Jean Racine include rue Racine[48].
Personal Life
Jean Racine was married to Catherine de Romanet[15]. Children include Jean-Baptiste Racine[16], a diplomat[49], 1678–1747[50], of France[51]; Louis Racine[17], a poet[52], 1692–1763[53], of France[54]; and Marie Catherine Racine[18].
Death and Burial
Jean Racine died on April 21, 1699[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[55]. Burial took place at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont[12].
Why It Matters
Jean Racine ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima[58], a writer[59], 1925–1970[60], of Japan[61], awarded the Shinchosha literature award[62], specialised in creative and professional writing[63] and Voltaire[64], a philosopher[65], 1694–1778[66], of France[67], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[68], specialised in philosophy[69].
Works attributed to him include Bajazet[70], a dramatic work[71], founded in 1672[72]; Phèdre[73], a dramatic work[74], founded in 1677[75]; Andromaque[76], a dramatic work[77]; Bérénice[78], a dramatic work[79]; Britannicus[80], a literary work[81]; and Athalie[82], a dramatic work[83], founded in 1690[84]. Entities named for him include rue Racine[48].
FAQs
Where was Jean Racine born?
Jean Racine's place of birth was La Ferté-Milon[2].
Where did Jean Racine die?
Jean Racine died in Paris[4].
Who were Jean Racine's parents?
Jean Racine's father was Jean Racine[13]. Jean Racine's mother was Jeanne Sconin[14].
Who was Jean Racine married to?
Jean Racine's spouses include Catherine de Romanet[15].
What did Jean Racine do for work?
Jean Racine worked as playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], librettist[9], and historian[10].
Where did Jean Racine go to school?
Jean Racine was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[23] and Q108740666[24].
Who did Jean Racine influence?
Jean Racine has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima[58] and Voltaire[64].