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1688 – 1763Pierre de Marivaux (1688-1763)Died 12 February 1763, aged 75Pierre de Marivaux was a French novelist and playwright best known for comedies such as "The Game of Love and Chance" and novels including "La Vie de Marianne". His work explored the psychology of love and social disguise with a wit that gave rise to the term "marivaudage". He was a member of the Académie française.