Playwright · 1622 – 1673
Molière
Little-Known Facts
- He collapsed on stage while performing in The Imaginary Invalid and died hours later.
- Tartuffe was banned for years after religious authorities objected to its satire of false piety.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was Molière his real name?
No — he was born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin and took 'Molière' as his stage name when he became an actor and playwright.