Jean Louvet: Quick Facts

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Born	September 28, 1934 • La Louvière • Belgium
Died	August 29, 2015 (aged 80) • La Louvière • Belgium
Founder	Proletarian Theater
Notable Works	“An I, L’” • “L’Amènagement” • “Le Coup de semonce” • “Le Train du bon Dieu”

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