Mateo Falcone By Aaron_Burress Sep 28, 1803 Prosper merimee is born Oct 18, 1822 Prosper wrote his first play Jan 19, 1827 Second Short story called La Gulza Mar 27, 1830 Prosper Merimee meets Countess of Montijo Jul 20, 1831 He became engaged to a woman named Jenny Dacquin Feb 3, 1833 Best known story Mateo Falcone is made Oct 12, 1835 Wrote notes de voyages He traveled to Greece, Spain, Turkey, and France while he made this short story May 29, 1853 Prosper Merimee was admitted to the Royal circle and made a senator Sep 23, 1870 Prosper Merimee Died Apr 2, 1874 Published book after death named Letters to an unknown girl