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Pierre de Marivaux: Biography, Facts and Career

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Pierre de Marivaux
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Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (; French: [pjɛʁ kaʁlɛ də ʃɑ̃blɛ̃ də maʁivo]; 4 February 1688 – 12 February 1763), commonly referred to as Marivaux, was a French playwright and novelist. Marivaux is considered one of the most important French playwrights of the 18th century, writing numerous comedies for the Comédie-Française and the Comédie-Italienne of Paris. His most important works are Le Triomphe de l'amour, Le Jeu de l'amour et du hasard and Les Fausses Confidences. He also published a number of essays and two important but unfinished novels, La Vie de Marianne and Le Paysan parvenu.

Quick facts about Pierre de Marivaux

  • Full name: Pierre de Marivaux
  • Born: 1688-02-04
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q49478

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Who is Pierre de Marivaux?

Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (; French: [pjɛʁ kaʁlɛ də ʃɑ̃blɛ̃ də maʁivo]; 4 February 1688 – 12 February 1763), commonly referred to as Marivaux, was a French playwright and novelist. Marivaux is considered one of the most important French playwrights of the 18th century, writing numerous comedies for the Comédie-Française and the Comédie-Italienne of Paris.

What nationality is Pierre de Marivaux?

Pierre de Marivaux is France.

When was Pierre de Marivaux born?

Pierre de Marivaux was born on 1688-02-04.

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