Palais-Royal in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Molière

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

1. Molière Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici
s'élevait la maison
ou
Molière
né à Paris
le 15 janvier 1622
est mort
le 17 février 1673

(English translation:)

Here stood the house where Molière, born in Paris on January 15, 1622, died on the 17th of February, 1673.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is February 17, 1673.

Location. 48° 51.952′ N, 2° 20.222′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Palais-Royal. It is at the intersection of Rue de Richelieu and Rue Villédo, on the right when traveling north on Rue de Richelieu. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Rue de Richelieu, Paris, Île-de-France 75001, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: La mort de Molière / The Death of Molière (here, next to this marker); Colette (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); L'Acte de Cession de la Louisiane / The Louisiana Purchase (about 120 meters away); Stendhal (about 150 meters away); Hôtel Bautru ou Colbert (about 150 meters away); Hôtel Lulli (about 150 meters away); Auguste Bournonville (1805-1879) (about 180 meters away); La Galerie Vivienne (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Molière (Wikipedia).

Overview: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (15 January 1622 (baptised) – 17 February 1673), known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".

Molière Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

2. Molière Marker - wide view

(Submitted on January 26, 2023.)

Molière Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

3. Molière Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.