Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732–1799)
Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais was born on January 24, 1732 in rue Saint-Denis and died on May 18, 1799 in former 8th arrondissement of Paris, aged 67. Recorded occupations: musician, poet, businessperson, publisher, playwright and diplomat. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: Enlightenment philosophy. Fields of work: performing arts. Notable works include “The Barber of Seville”, “The Marriage of Figaro” and “The Guilty Mother”.
- Born
- January 24, 1732 · rue Saint-Denis
- Died
- May 18, 1799 · former 8th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 67
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- musician, poet, businessperson, publisher, playwright, diplomat
- Movements
- Enlightenment philosophy
- Notable works
- The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro, The Guilty Mother
- Wikipedia editions
- 60 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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