Musician Dictionary

Jean de La Fontaine

French poet, fabulist and writer (1621–1695)

DescriptionFrench poet, fabulist and writer (1621–1695)
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Born1621-07-08
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceChâteau-Thierry Château-Thierry
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1695-04-13
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathParis Paris
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaFrance
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryFR
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CitizenshipKingdom of France
Source: Wikidata
Occupationwriter children's writer poet playwright fabulist lawyer librettist
Source: Wikidata
Genresfable tale
Source: Wikidata
Member ofAcadémie Française
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

De La Fontaine J. De La Fontaine J. de La Fontaine J. de la Fontaine J. de la Fontainte La Fontain La Fontaine La Fonten La Fountaine Lafonten

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