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Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun

1686 – 1775

French dramatist and playwright

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Lived 1686 – 1775 (aged 88–89). Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun was a French playwright and writer.

Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun (; 1686 – 16 February 1775) was a French dramatist and a member of the Académie française. He was born and died in Angoulême.

He spent 40 years of his life polishing two plays, but his maid mistook them for wrapping paper, thus losing his life's work. Today, his work Les Troyennes (1734) survives.

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Important facts

Born
1686, Angoulême
Birth century
17th century
Died
16 February 1775, Paris, Angoulême
Occupation
Playwright, writer
Nationality
France
Positions held
Seat 2 of the Académie française
Also known as
Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Chateaubrun

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun?

French dramatist and playwright

When was Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun born?

Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun was born in 1686 in Angoulême.

When did Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun die?

Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun died on 16 February 1775 in Paris, Angoulême.

What was Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun's occupation?

Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun was a playwright and writer.

What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun?

Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun

· Wikidata: Q1684691

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Vivien de Châteaubrun

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