French dramatist (1639-1699). Jean Racine was born on 22 December 1639 in what is now France. Jean Racine is remembered as a playwright, poet and translator, a citizen of the Kingdom of France. Notable works include “Andromaque”, “Phèdre” and “Athalie”. Positions held included Member of the Académie française.
Before and after
- 1638Construction of Schönbrunn Palace
- from 1638 to 1651Wars of the Three Kingdoms
- 5 September 1638Birth of Louis XIV of France
- 1639Discovery of Golden Horns of Gallehus
- 22 December 1639Birth of Jean Racine
- 1640Founding of Chicopee
- 1640Founding of New Bedford
- 1640Founding of Haverhill
- 1640Founding of Malden
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