Date of Birth
4 February 1688
Date of Death
12 February 1763
Birth Name
Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux
Mini Biography
Pierre de Marivaux was born in Paris, the son of a royal mint military official. He spent his childhood in the provinces and returned to the capital at 22. He studied law, but he spent his time writing. He became the most important French playwright of the 18th Century, writing numerous comedies. He wrote these plays for two groups called "La Com

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