Jean Racine
French dramatist (1639–1699)
1639 — 1699
Quick Facts
Profession
French dramatist (1639–1699)
Born
December 1, 1639
Died
1699 (age ~60)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, historian
Kingdom of FranceBorn in La Ferté-MilonDied in Paris
1639
Born in La Ferté-Milon (1639-12-01)
1672
Positionseat 13 of the Académie française (1672–1699)
1699
Died in Paris
About
Jean-Baptiste Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille, as well as an important literary figure in the Western tradition and world literature. Racine was primarily a tragedian, producing such "examples of neoclassical perfection" as Phèdre, Andromaque, and Athalie. He did write one comedy, Les Plaideurs, and a muted tragedy, Esther, for the young.
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Who is Jean Racine?+
Jean-Baptiste Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille, as well as an important literary figure in the Western tradition and world literature. Racine was primarily a tragedian, producing such "examples of neoclassical
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Racine born?+
Jean Racine was born on December 1, 1639.
When did Jean Racine die?+
Jean Racine died in 1699, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — December 1, 1639
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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