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Olympe de Gouges

(1748–1793) Playwright France

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Olympe de Gouges was a playwright from France, best known for Lettre aux représentants de la nation.

Quick Facts About Olympe de Gouges

Born
May 7, 1748
Died
November 3, 1793
Nationality
France
Profession
Playwright
Notable works
Lettre aux représentants de la nation
Known for
Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen, Zamore et Mirza
Spouse
Louis-Yves Aubry

About Olympe de Gouges

Olympe de Gouges was a French playwright and political activist. She is best known for her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen and other writings on women's rights and abolitionism.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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