Marie-Madeleine, comtesse de La Fayette: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Madame de La Fayette • Marie-Madeleine Pioche de la Vergne, comtesse de LaFayette
Baptized	March 18, 1634
Died	May 25, 1693 • Paris • France
Notable Works	“La Princesse de Clèves”

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Marie-Madeleine de La Fayette; detail of an engraving by E.-J. Desroches

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