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?
Molière Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622 - 1673), known by his stage name of Molière, wrote a wealth of satirical comedies, sharp, accurate and immensely popular. He was also a highly regarded actor and a theatre entrepreneur.
Which 17th century French philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and writer showed, by using geometric construction and the law of refraction, that the angular radius of a rainbow is 42 degrees?
