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The birth of Molière
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin was born on January 15, 1622, in Paris, France. His parents' names were Jean Poquelin and Marie Cressé. Molière had 5 siblings and 2 half-siblings on his father's side. -
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Louis Poquelin Molière's Brother
Louis Poquelin youngest brother of Molière, one of the 3 young brothers of Molière, was born in 1623, but the cause of his death is unknown. -
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Jean Poquelin Molière's Brother
Jean Poquelin was one of Molière's younger brothers who also made it to adulthood. He was born in 1625 and died in 1660. -
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Marie Poquelin Moliere's Sister
Marie was born in 1625 but died at a young age at 5 in 1630. -
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Nicholas Poquelin Molière's brother
Nicholas Poquelin was one of the younger brothers of Molière, who died in his early adulthood. -
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Madeline Poquelin Molière's Sister
Madeline was Molière's sister, who was born in 1628 and died in 1665. One of the few siblings who made it to adulthood. -
Moliere Had attend Parisian Elementry School
He studied at this school between 1630 and 1629, as it was not documented when he had begun his formal education. -
Death of Marie Cresse
Marie Cresse was the mother of Molière. She had passed when Moliere was the age of 10. Even though the cause of her death was unknown, it had been stated that she had passed in the year 1632. -
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Catherine Poquelin Molière's Half Sister
Catherine was Molière's half sister on his father's side, who was born in 1634 and died in 1676 at the age of 72. -
Began College
Moliere would begin college at Collège de Clermont at the age of 13, but would then attend the University of Orleans to study law. -
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Marguarite Poquelin Molière's Half Sister
Maguarite was Molière's half-sibling on his father's side, who was born in 1636 but died 9 months later. The cause is unknown -
Moliere's career choice
While attending the University of Orleans to study law, one day he decides to go to a carnival, which causes him to get expelled, which is also against the rules, so he didn't pursue his career in law but decided to become an actor and playwright. -
Moliere's Wife
Moliere and his wife had met because Armande was a stage actress. She and her siblings were simply traveling till she met Moliere through one of his shows. -
The name of Moliere
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin adopted a stage name, but it was clear that he changed it to distance himself from his family and their profession. To also, because it was thought to be an homage to the novelist François de Molière d'Essertines -
The Fronde
During this time, a series of civil wars in France challenged the monarchy's authority, arising from tensions between the nobility and royal authority over taxation and centralization of power. This would continue for 5 years between 1648 and 1653. -
Moliere's father's influenced
Molière's father, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, who had worked for King Louis XIV, gave Molière a certain social standing, which likely influenced his exposure to the royal court, where he would also perform his plays. -
First Performance
Molière's first performance was in front of the royal court, such as King Louis XIV. The performance was performed at the Louvre. -
Molière's First Marriage with Armande Bejart
Molière's first marriage was to Armande Bejart. This marriage would continue till death do them part. -
France
Moliere had lived in Paris, France, throughout his whole life. But would only travel for his work most of the time. And would tour the French provinces with a traveling troupe. -
Birth of Oldest son
Louis Poquelin was the oldest son of Molière, but would sadly pass away nine months after his birth. -
Birth of Daughter
Marie Madeleine Poquelin was Molière's youngest and only daughter. And the only child to make it to adulthood. -
Jean Poquelin
Jean Poquelin was Molière's father, who had passed away in 1669. But his death was never informed that it had affected Molière's work, but it is also interesting that his family had a connection with the royal family. -
Birth of youngest son
Pierre Poquelin was the youngest son that Molière had and was born on September 15, 1672 -
The Reign of Louis XIV and the Rise of Absolutism in France
During this time, Molière's work would be deeply intertwined with the royal court of Versailles. Such as how he performed in front of King Louis XIV, a person who is known for consolidating royal power and establishing a strong, centralized state. -
Moliere's Impact
Moliere's writing has impacted history because he was the innovator of French comedy, such as being the Mast of Social Satire, Influenced on World Literature, and as an Actor and Director -
The death of Molière
Molière had collapsed on stage during a performance of his own play, The Imaginary Invalid and was then carried home to die. As he was also suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. -
Molière's death afterward
As Molière passed on, the preparations for his burial were left to his widow, Armande Bejart, who faced challenges in arranging a proper burial since his status as an actor and his lack of receiving the last rites. But once prepped, his remains were moved to the Père-Lachaise cemetery. -
Sources
https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/m/mo-mz/-moliere/#:~:text=Moliere%2C%20born%20Jean%2DBaptiste%20Poquelin,Paris%20on%20January%2015%2C%201622. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Moliere-French-dramatist https://www.ccfs-sorbonne.fr/en/great-french-writers-and-their-impact-on-culture-moliere/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Armande-Bejart