French tragedian (1606–1684). Pierre Corneille was born on 6 June 1606 in what is now France. Pierre Corneille is remembered as a playwright, poet and translator, a citizen of the Kingdom of France. Notable works include “Le Cid”. Positions held included Member of the Académie française.
Before and after
- 27 September 1605Battle of Kircholm
- 15 October 1605Death of Akbar
- 5 November 1605Gunpowder Plot
- 24 November 1605Janszoon voyage of 1606
- 6 June 1606Birth of Pierre Corneille
- 15 July 1606Birth of Rembrandt
- 25 April 1607Battle of Gibraltar
- May 1607Jamestown
- 1608Publication of King Lear
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