Molière
Jean Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a renowned French playwright and actor.
He is considered one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature.
Molière's works, including Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and The Bourgeois Gentleman, are celebrated for their wit and social commentary.
He gained royal patronage and became the official court entertainer for King Louis XIV. Despite facing criticism from moralists and the Church, Molière's plays remained popular.
His career was marked by both success and controversy, with some of his works being banned.
Molière's influence on French theater was significant, and he is remembered for reforming comedy in Paris.
