Madame de Lafayette
French writer (1634-1693)
Madame de Lafayette was born on March 18, 1634 in Paris and died on May 25, 1693 in Paris, aged 59. Recorded occupations: writer, salonnière, novelist, historian, correspondent and lady-in-waiting. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movements: clarinet, Précieuses and Classicism. Notable works include “La Princesse de Clèves”, “The Princess of Montpensier”, “Zaïde” and “La Comtesse de Tende”.
- Born
- March 18, 1634 · Paris
- Died
- May 25, 1693 · Paris
- Age at death
- 59
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- writer, salonnière, novelist, historian, correspondent, lady-in-waiting
- Movements
- clarinet, Précieuses, Classicism
- Notable works
- La Princesse de Clèves, The Princess of Montpensier, Zaïde, La Comtesse de Tende
- Wikipedia editions
- 43 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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