Samuel Chappuzeau (1625-1701)

Full name
Samuel Chappuzeau

Name variations
Chapuzeau, Chapiseau, Chapuseau and many others

Vital Statistics
Paris, France at age 76
 * Sex : Male
 * Born: 16 June 1625 at
 * Died: 1701 at Celle, Germany

Pedigree
Samuel was the son of Charles Chappuzeau (c1577-c1641) and Anne Poullet (c1590-1641).

Siblings
None known

Spouse(s)

 * Maria de la Serra(z) of Geneva (c1629-1662)
 * Marie Trichot of Geneva (c1629-1714)

Offspring
Samuel had 12 or 13 children, to be listed soon. 5 or 6 from his first wife, and 7 from his second

Publications
His best-known work is Le Theatre Francais, still the best description of 17th century French Drama. He also published a number of plays, a novel, a dictionary and several travel and geographical books. Wrote Tavernier's travel guides from his dictation.

Career
Author, Playwright and Teacher. Tutor to Prince William III of Orange 1659 to 1661.

Spiritual Life
Calvinist, preacher.

Descendants
Many descendents known, in Germany, Chile, UK, Canada, US and Australia

Contributors
Pavane