Jean Racine
Playwright

Jean Racine Net Worth

Jean Racine was a Seventeenth-century French playwright who had a net worth of $20 million. He was born in December 22, 0 and is known for his neoclassical tragedies such as Phedre, Andromaque, and Athalie. He also wrote one comic theatrical work, Les Plaideurs, which premiered in 1668.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Place France
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)

About

A Seventeenth-century French dramatist, he is known for such neoclassical tragedies such as Phedre, Andromaque, and Athalie. His one comic theatrical work, Les Plaideurs, premiered in 1668.

Before Fame

He studied at the Petites écoles de Port-Royal and abandoned later plans to study law in favor of a literary life.

Trivia

He joined Moliere and Corneille as one of the most important French playwrights of the Seventeenth Century.

Family Life

He was orphaned at the age of four and was raised by his grandparents.

Associated With

Robert Lowell was one of several poets to attempt an English translation of Racine's works.

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