"Vera; or, The Nihilists" is the first play by which playwright?

Question

Which 17th century French playwright is still celebrated and popular for his witty satires, among them The School for Wives, The School for Husbands and The Imaginary Invalid?

Answer 1

Oscar Wilde
The play is also Wilde's first to be performed. It premièred in New York in 1883 and folded after a week. The play may have been inspired by true events.