~ 1622 - 1673
Molière, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, was a French playwright and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. He is best known for his satirical plays, including "Tartuffe," "The Misanthrope," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which critique social norms and human behavior. Molière's work has had a lasting influence on the development of modern theater and comedy.