Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Molière

16. That of the Queen or of Cardinal Mazarin, who thought that there was an évident similarity between the character of Don Sanche and that of Oliver Cromwell.

17. Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) a statesman well known for his abilities, his misfortunes, and his thorough want of principle. See M. Chéruers Mémoires sur la Vie publique et privée de Nicolas Fouquet, 2 vols. 8vo., Paris, Charpentier, 1862.

18. Jean Mairet (1604- 1686). His best tragédies are Sophonisbe (1629) and Cléopâtre (1630). See M. Demogeot, Tableau, ch. 12.