Moliere (Jan. 15, 1622 - Feb. 17, 1673)
Born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, Moliere took his pseudonym when founding the troupe L'Illustre Theatre - which became bankrupt two years later. Many years later in 1658, he moved to Paris and began acting in plays at the Louvre, where his acting talent was recognized and he began acting in Comedia dell'Arte productions. He premiered his first play a year later, and became widely recognized as a playwright. He is most famous for his one-act farces, depicting the falseness and unintentional humor of personal and romantic relationships.
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