Man in the Iron Mask

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (; 15 January 1622 (baptised) – 17 February 1673), known by his stage name Molière (, ; ), was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".

English politician and Lord Protector (1626–1712)

1998 film by Randall Wallace

17th century prisoner, among the most famous in French history

English nobleman and soldier (1649–1685)

French politician (1615-1680)

book by Alexandre Dumas, second sequel to The Three Musketeers

French nobleman, legitimate son of Louis XIV, admiral of France (1667-1683)

Duke of Guise

French noble

1929 film by Allan Dwan

1962 film by Henri Decoin

Lord Deputy of Ireland (1628–1674)

French cypher that remained unbroken for several centuries

1977 film directed by Mike Newell

1939 film by James Whale

1979 film by Ken Annakin

set of three novels by 19th century writer Alexandre Dumas

French cryptographer

French prison governor

Italian politician (1640-1694)

1952 film by Ralph Murphy

1923 film by Max Glass