Molière is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1622[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 17, 1673[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], stage actor[7], poet[8], satirist[9], and theatrical director[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Molière's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26].
Molière was educated at Old University of Orléans[27].
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Origins and Family
Molière was born in Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 15, 1622[3] and January 1622[12]. His father was Jean Poquelin[18]. French was his native language[22].
Education
Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[26], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30] and Old University of Orléans[27], a university in France[31], founded in 1306[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], stage actor[7], poet[8], satirist[9], theatrical director[10], and dramaturge[23]. Fields of work include theatre art[24], a performing arts genre[33] and acting[25], a type of arts[34].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Scapin the Schemer[35], a dramatic work[36], founded in 1670[37]; Le Bourgeois gentilhomme[38], a dramatic work[39], founded in 1670[40]; The Imaginary Invalid[41], a dramatic work[42], founded in 1673[43]; The Misanthrope[44], a dramatic work[45], founded in 1666[46]; Tartuffe[47], a dramatic work[48], founded in 1664[49]; and Don Juan[50], a dramatic work[51], founded in 1665[52]. Things named for Molière include he[53], rue he[54], Molière Awards[55], 3046 he[56], Tōru Emori[57], and Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord[58].
Personal Life
Molière was married to Armande Béjart[19]. A child of him was Esprit-Madeleine Poquelin[20].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 17, 1673[5] and February 16, 1673[13]. Molière passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[59]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[14], Cimetière Saint-Joseph de Paris[15], Museum of French Monuments[16], and his tomb[17].
Why It Matters
Molière has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Ludvig Holberg[61], a writer[62], 1684–1754[63], of Norway[64].
Works attributed to him include La Critique de l'École des femmes[65], a literary work[66], founded in 1663[67]; Lovers' quarrels[68], a literary work[69], founded in 1656[70]; Les Fâcheux[71], a literary work[72], founded in 1661[73]; Princess of Elis[74], a literary work[75], founded in 1664[76]; The Imaginary Cuckold[77], a dramatic work[78], founded in 1660[79]; and Don Juan[80], a dramatic work[81], founded in 1665[82]. Entities named for him include he[53], rue he[54], Molière Awards[55], 3046 he[56], Tōru Emori[57], and Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord[58].
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