Gian Lorenzo Bernini vs Molière
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Compare the life timelines of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680) and Molière (1622–1673) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 51 years, from 1622 to 1673.
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680)
- — Born in Naples Verified
- — Family moved to Rome Verified
- — Carved the great Borghese sculptures for Cardinal Scipione Borghese Verified
- — Began the bronze baldachin over the high altar of St Peter's Basilica Verified
- — Appointed architect of St Peter's Basilica Verified
- — Married Caterina Tezio Verified
- — Created the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa in the Cornaro Chapel Verified
- — Designed the colonnade of St Peter's Square Verified
- — Traveled to Paris at the invitation of King Louis XIV Verified
- — Died in Rome Verified
Molière (1622–1673)
- — Born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in Paris Verified
- — Educated at the Collège de Clermont Verified
- — Founded the Illustre Théâtre with Madeleine Béjart Verified
- — Toured the French provinces with his theatre troupe Verified
- — Performed before Louis XIV and won royal favour Verified
- — Married Armande Béjart Verified
- — Premiered Tartuffe, which was promptly banned Verified
- — Premiered The Misanthrope Verified
- — Died after collapsing during The Imaginary Invalid Verified