Pierre de Marivaux 1688 – 1763

Biography

Pierre de Marivaux was born on February 4, 1688, in Paris, where he would spend his entire life pursuing a career in letters. As a French novelist and dramatist, he became known for his contributions to both literary forms during the eighteenth century, establishing himself as a significant figure in French cultural life. His work spanned decades, reflecting the tastes and intellectual currents of his era.

On February 12, 1763, Marivaux passed away in his native Paris at the age of seventy-five, having lived through one of France’s most vibrant periods of artistic and philosophical development. His final resting place was the Church of Saint Eustache, located in the Quartier des Halles, a historic church at the heart of Paris. There he was laid to rest, marking the end of a long life devoted to the dramatic and literary arts that had occupied his considerable talents throughout his years.