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).
Known For:
Writing
Known Credits:
61
Gender :
Male
Birthday :
1803-09-28
Day of Death:
1870-09-23
Place of Birth:
Paris, France
Also Known As:
Próspero Merimée