Prosper Mérimée

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