Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
French novelist, official and army general (1741–1803)
1741 — 1803
Quick Facts
Profession
French novelist, official and army general (1741–1803)
Born
October 18, 1741
Died
1803 (age ~62)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, military officer, inventor
FranceBorn in AmiensDied in Taranto
1741
Born in Amiens (1741-10-18)
1803
Died in Taranto
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Pierre Ambroise François Choderlos de Laclos was a French novelist, official, Freemason and army general, best known for writing the epistolary novel Les Liaisons dangereuses (1782).
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Who is Pierre Choderlos de Laclos?+
Pierre Ambroise François Choderlos de Laclos was a French novelist, official, Freemason and army general, best known for writing the epistolary novel Les Liaisons dangereuses (1782).
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre Choderlos de Laclos born?+
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was born on October 18, 1741.
When did Pierre Choderlos de Laclos die?+
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos died in 1803, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — October 18, 1741
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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