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Born: 1803-09-28
Died: 1870-09-23

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Known For: Writing

Prosper Mérimée

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).