Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais was a French playwright and diplomat of the Age of Enlightenment. Best known for his three Figaro plays, at various times in his life he was also a watchmaker, inventor, musician, spy, publisher, arms dealer, and revolutionary.
- Occupation
- musician, poet, businessperson, publisher
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
- January 24, 1732
- Died
- May 18, 1799, May 19, 1799
