Jean Racine
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Jean Racine was born on December 21, 1639, in La Ferté-Milon and died on April 21, 1699, in Paris, holding citizenship in the Kingdom of France [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][2][15][16][17][18][3][3]. His father was Jean Racine and his mother was Jeanne Sconin [19][19]. He worked as a playwright, poet, translator, librettist, historian, and writer [15][2][20].
He had three children: Jean-Baptiste Racine, Louis Racine, and Marie Catherine Racine [19]. He held seat 13 of the Académie française from 1672 until his death in 1699 [21] and was a member of both the Académie Française and the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres [21][22].
Jean Racine was buried at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont [23].
Jean Racine
Summary
Jean Racine is a human[1]. He was born in La Ferté-Milon[2]. He was born on December 21, 1639[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 21, 1699[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], librettist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,397 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jean Racine's place of birth was La Ferté-Milon[2].
- Jean Racine passed away in Paris[4].
- Jean Racine was born on December 21, 1639[3].
- Jean Racine was born on December 1, 1639[12].
- Jean Racine died on April 21, 1699[5].
- Jean Racine is buried at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont[13].
- Jean Racine's father was Jean Racine[14].
- Jean Racine's mother was Jeanne Sconin[15].
- Jean Racine was married to Catherine de Romanet[16].
- A child of Jean Racine was Jean-Baptiste Racine[17].
- A child of Jean Racine was Louis Racine[18].
- A child of Jean Racine was Marie Catherine Racine[19].
- Jean Racine held citizenship in Kingdom of France[20].
- French was Jean Racine's native language[21].
- Jean Racine worked as a playwright[6].
- Jean Racine worked as a poet[7].
- Jean Racine's professions included translator[8].
- Jean Racine's professions included librettist[9].
- Jean Racine's professions included historian[10].
- Jean Racine worked as a writer[22].
- Jean Racine held the position of seat 13 of the Académie française[23].
- Jean Racine's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[24].
- Jean Racine's education included a stint at Q108740666[25].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Racine is Andromaque[26].
- A notable work attributed to Jean Racine is Phèdre[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1639-12-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1699-04-21[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 591d7cdd-736b-45fd-9957-74570aeccde5[32]
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Origins and Family
Jean Racine's place of birth was La Ferté-Milon[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 21, 1639[3] and December 1, 1639[12]. His father was he[14]. His mother was Jeanne Sconin[15]. French was his native language[21].
Education
Educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[24], an educational facility[33], in France[34], founded in 1965[35] and Q108740666[25], a college[36], founded in 1540[37]. Jean Racine studied under Antoine Le Maistre[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], librettist[9], historian[10], and writer[22]. Jean Racine held the position of seat 13 of the Académie française[23].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Andromaque[26], a dramatic work[39]; Phèdre[27], a dramatic work[40], founded in 1677[41]; Athalie[42], a dramatic work[43], founded in 1690[44]; La Thébaïde[45], a dramatic work[46], founded in 1664[47]; Alexandre le Grand[48], a dramatic work[49], founded in 1665[50]; and Les Plaideurs[51], a dramatic work[52]. Things named for Jean Racine include rue Racine[53].
Personal Life
Jean Racine was married to Catherine de Romanet[16]. Children include Jean-Baptiste Racine[17], a diplomat[54], 1678–1747[55], of France[56]; Louis Racine[18], a poet[57], 1692–1763[58], of France[59]; and Marie Catherine Racine[19].
Death and Burial
Jean Racine died on April 21, 1699[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[60]. Burial took place at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont[13].
Why It Matters
Jean Racine ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,397 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima[63], a writer[64], 1925–1970[65], of Japan[66], awarded the Shinchosha literature award[67], specialised in creative and professional writing[68] and Voltaire[69], a philosopher[70], 1694–1778[71], of France[72], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[73], specialised in philosophy[74].
Works attributed to him include Phèdre[75], a dramatic work[76], founded in 1677[77]; Andromaque[78], a dramatic work[79]; Bérénice[80], a dramatic work[81]; Britannicus[82], a literary work[83]; Athalie[84], a dramatic work[85], founded in 1690[86]; and Iphigénie[87], a dramatic work[88]. Entities named for him include rue Racine[53].
FAQs
Where was Jean Racine born?
Jean Racine's place of birth was La Ferté-Milon[2].
Where did Jean Racine die?
Jean Racine died in Paris[4].
Who were Jean Racine's parents?
Jean Racine's father was Jean Racine[14]. Jean Racine's mother was Jeanne Sconin[15].
Who was Jean Racine married to?
Jean Racine's spouses include Catherine de Romanet[16].
What did Jean Racine do for work?
Jean Racine worked as playwright[6], poet[7], translator[8], librettist[9], and historian[10].
Where did Jean Racine go to school?
Jean Racine was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[24] and Q108740666[25].
Who did Jean Racine influence?
Jean Racine has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima[63] and Voltaire[69].