Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac (/ˌsɪrənoʊ də ˈbɜːrʒəræk, - ˈbɛər-/ SIRR-ə-noh də BUR-zhə-rak, – BAIR-, French: ; 6 March 1619 – 28 July 1655) was a French novelist, playwright, epistolarian and duelist.
He is best known as the inspiration for Edmond Rostand's most well known drama Cyrano de Bergerac (1897).
Cyrano de Bergerac | |
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Native name | Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac |
Born | Savinien de Cyrano 6 March 1619 Paris, France |
Died | 28 July 1655 Sannois, France | (aged 36)
Occupation | Novelist, playwright, duelist |
Language | French |
Nationality | French |
Period | 1653–1662 |
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