Molière suffered repeated illness in the final years of his life. On February 17, 1673, he collapsed onstage during a performance of his play The Imaginary Invalid and was carried home to die. Since he had not renounced the profession of actor before his death nor received the sacraments, he was buried without ceremony.
How did Molière die?
How did Molière begin his career in theatre?
Molière founded his own theatre company in his early 20s. His company toured the French provinces for several years and eventually secured the patronage of King Louis XIV’s brother in 1658 at a performance given at the Louvre. With the advantage of royal patronage, Molière’s company began to grow in prestige.