What is Molière's full name?

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin

Molière nickname(s):

Molière

Molière date of birth:

January 15, 1622

How old was Molière when died?

51

Where was Molière born?

Paris, Kingdom of France

When did Molière die?

February 17, 1673

Where did Molière die?

Rue de Richelieu, Paris, France

Why did Molière die?

Pulmonary tuberculosis

Molière body shape:

Average

What color are Molière's eyes?

Brown - Light

What color is Molière's hair?

Salt and Pepper

Is Molière gay or straight?

Straight

What is Molière's ethnicity?

White

What is Molière nationality?

French

What is Molière's occupation?

Play writer, actor and stage manager

What genre is Molière's work?

Comedy

Short Biography

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière (15 January 1622 – 17 February 1673), was a French playwright and actor who is considered to be one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. Among Molière's best known works are The Misanthrope, The School for Wives, Tartuffe, The Miser, The Imaginary Invalid, and The Bourgeois Gentleman.