Prosper Mérimée

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).

Other name:

Próspero Merimée

Gender:

Male

Birthday:

Sep 28, 1803

Deathday:

23 thg 9, 1870

Place of birth:

Paris, France