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Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 24 January 1732 · Died: 18 May 1799 · Age at death: 67
How old was Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais when he died?
Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais died aged 67. He was born on 24 January 1732 and died on 18 May 1799.
French playwright who wrote the classic comedy The Barber of Seville
Did you know?In addition to his writing, he worked as a secret agent and helped funnel supplies to American rebels during their revolution.
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (pronounced; né Caron; 24 January 1732 – 18 May 1799) was a French playwright and diplomat of the Age of Enlightenment.
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- Age at death
- 67
- Years since death
- 227
- Born
- January 24, 1732 · rue Saint-Denis, France
- Died
- May 18, 1799
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Literature, Politics, Business
Family
- Father
- André-Charles Caron
- Spouses
- Geneviève-Madeleine Lévêque, Madeleine-Catherine Franquet, Marie-Thérèse-Amélie Caron de Beaumarchais
- Child
- Amélie-Eugénie Caron de Beaumarchais
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