Olympe de Gouges
French playwright and political activist (1748–1793)
Olympe de Gouges was born on May 7, 1748 in Montauban and died on November 3, 1793 in Paris, aged 45. Recorded occupations: playwright, journalist, philosopher, writer, politician and author. Country of citizenship: France. Fields of work: abolitionism and feminism. Notable works include “Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen” and “Zamore et Mirza”. Member of Society of the Friends of Truth.
- Born
- May 7, 1748 · Montauban
- Died
- November 3, 1793 · Paris
- Age at death
- 45
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- playwright, journalist, philosopher, writer, politician, author
- Notable works
- Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen, Zamore et Mirza
- Wikipedia editions
- 61 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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