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Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, later known as Molière, was born on January 15, 1622, in Paris, France. His father was a wealthy upholsterer of the royal household, giving him an early glimpse into upper class life and the absurdities of it.
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He studied at the prestigious Jesuit Collège de Clermont, where he received a strong education in Latin, philosophy, and classical literature. His exposure to ancient comedies by Platupus and Terence inspired his later works. There he learned Latin, philosophy and classical drama, which also influenced him later on
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Following his father’s wishes, Molière studies law and briefly works as a lawyer. However, he soon loses interest and turns towards theater.