Cyrano de Bergerac

Birth: 1619-03-06 , Paris

Death: 1655-07-28 , Sannois

Cyrano de Bergerac was a French writer, poet, and playwright, known for his science fiction works and satirical plays. Born in Paris on March 6, 1619, he is most famous for his descriptions of space travel and his vivid imagination. His works "The State and Empire of the Moon" and "The State and Empire of the Sun" are considered precursors of modern science fiction, exploring concepts of interplanetary travel and utopian/dystopian societies with a critical and philosophical tone.

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A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous, and liberal man.

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