Prosper Mérimée
Born
September 28, 1803 in Paris, France
Died
September 23, 1870 (Age 66)
Known For
Writing
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Biography
Prosper Mérimée (September 28, 1803 – September 23, 1870) was a French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer. He is perhaps best known for his novella Carmen, which became the basis of Bizet's opera Carmen. He was a first cousin of the physicist Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827).
Also Known As
Próspero Merimée