Pierre Beaumarchais

French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732–1799)
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Pierre Beaumarchais
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Pierre Beaumarchais

Summary

Pierre Beaumarchais is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1732[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 18, 1799[5]. He worked as a musician[6], poet[7], businessperson[8], publisher[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (869 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Beaumarchais was born in Paris[2].
  • Born in rue Saint-Denis[12], Pierre Beaumarchais…
  • Pierre Beaumarchais died in Paris[4].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais passed away in former 8th arrondissement of Paris[13].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais was born on January 24, 1732[3].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais died on May 18, 1799[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais is buried at Grave of Delarue de Beaumarchais[15].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais's father was André-Charles Caron[16].
  • Among Pierre Beaumarchais's spouses was Madeleine-Catherine Franquet[17].
  • Among Pierre Beaumarchais's spouses was Geneviève-Madeleine Lévêque[18].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais was married to Marie-Thérèse-Amélie Caron de Beaumarchais[19].
  • A child of Pierre Beaumarchais was Amélie-Eugénie Caron de Beaumarchais[20].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais held citizenship in France[21].
  • French was Pierre Beaumarchais's native language[22].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais's professions included musician[6].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais's professions included poet[7].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais worked as a publisher[9].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais worked as a playwright[10].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais's professions included diplomat[23].
  • Pierre Beaumarchais's field of work was performing arts[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Beaumarchais is The Barber of Seville[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Beaumarchais is The Marriage of Figaro[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Beaumarchais is The Guilty Mother[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and rue Saint-Denis[12], a street[31], in France[32]. Pierre Beaumarchais was born on January 24, 1732[3]. His father was André-Charles Caron[16]. French was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], poet[7], businessperson[8], publisher[9], playwright[10], and diplomat[23]. Pierre Beaumarchais's field of work was performing arts[24].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Barber of Seville[25], a literary work[33]; The Marriage of Figaro[26], a literary work[34], founded in 1779[35]; and The Guilty Mother[27], a literary work[36]. Things named for Pierre Beaumarchais include boulevard Beaumarchais[37], a boulevard[38], in France[39], founded in 1670[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Madeleine-Catherine Franquet[17]; Geneviève-Madeleine Lévêque[18]; and Marie-Thérèse-Amélie Caron de Beaumarchais[19], 1751–1816[41], of Switzerland[42]. A child of Pierre Beaumarchais was Amélie-Eugénie Caron de Beaumarchais[20].

Death and Burial

Pierre Beaumarchais died on May 18, 1799[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[43], in France[44], founded in -0300[45] and former 8th arrondissement of Paris[13], a former arrondissement of Paris[46], in France[47], founded in 1795[48]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[14] and Grave of Delarue de Beaumarchais[15].

Why It Matters

Pierre Beaumarchais ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (869 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Works attributed to him include The Marriage of Figaro[51], a literary work[52], founded in 1779[53]; The Barber of Seville[54], a literary work[55]; The Guilty Mother[56], a literary work[57]; and Eugénie[58], a literary work[59]. Entities named for him include boulevard Beaumarchais[37], a boulevard[38], in France[39], founded in 1670[40].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Beaumarchais born?

Pierre Beaumarchais's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Pierre Beaumarchais die?

Pierre Beaumarchais passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Pierre Beaumarchais's parents?

Pierre Beaumarchais's father was André-Charles Caron[16].

Who was Pierre Beaumarchais married to?

Pierre Beaumarchais's spouses include Madeleine-Catherine Franquet[17], Geneviève-Madeleine Lévêque[18], and Marie-Thérèse-Amélie Caron de Beaumarchais[19].

What did Pierre Beaumarchais do for work?

Pierre Beaumarchais worked as musician[6], poet[7], businessperson[8], publisher[9], and playwright[10].

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  1. [2] . Q24350454. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Dictionnaire des imprimeurs-lithographes du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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