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Death of Molière

When
1673
Where
Paris
Episodes
1

In 1673, Molière premiered his final play, The Imaginary Invalid, in Paris. On February 17, while performing the role of Argan, he suffered a severe coughing fit and haemorrhage. He finished the performance but collapsed and died hours later.

Episodes

  1. 17 February 1673 · ParisDeath of Molière

    Molière died on February 17, 1673, after collapsing during a performance.

Background and detail

Death on Stage. On February 17, 1673, Molière was seized by a coughing fit and haemorrhage while playing the role of Argan. He finished the performance but collapsed again shortly after. He died a few hours later, an event that became legendary.

People involved

Sources

  1. Molière Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31

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