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Also Known As:
François-Marie Arouet
Born:
Nov 21, 1694
Death:
May 30, 1778
Roles (4)
Candide
Opened March 10, 1974
Based on the novel "Candide" by
Candide
Opened December 01, 1956
Based on the novel "Candide" by
Candide
Opened May 15, 1933
Source Material (from the novel)