Charles Perrault

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charles Perrault
Occupation	Children'S Author
Date Of Birth	Jan 12, 1628(1628-01-12)
Age	396
Date Of Death	May 16, 1703
Birthplace	Paris
Country	France
Birth City	Île-de-France
Horoscope	Capricorn

Charles Perrault Biography

Charles Perrault is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on January 12, 1628 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. French Author who wrote fairy tales of classic era Cinderella as well as Sleeping Beauty. He is most famous for his work in 1697, Tales of Mother Goose.

The most well-known fairy stories includes Le Chat Bott, or Puss in Boots, to which actor One of his most recognized fairy tales is Le Chat Bott, or Puss in Boots, to which actor Antonio Banderas lent his voice in the 2011 animated Disney film Puss in Boots. was the voice actor in the animation Disney movie Puss in Boots.

He married Marie Guichon in 1672. The brother of his, Claude is a doctor who was interested in architecture.

Charles Perrault Net Worth

Charles Perrault is one of the richest Children'S Author from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles Perrault 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He took law classes in school , and later was later employed in the federal government, just like his father and brother. He joined the famous Academie Francaise in 1671.

A lot of his stories were revised through the Brothers Grimm.

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Who is Charles Perrault Dating?

According to our records, Charles Perrault married to Marie Guichon. As of December 1, 2023, Charles Perrault’s is not dating anyone.

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Charles Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Charles Perrault celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.

What fairy tales did Charles Perrault write?

Perrault’s fairy stories in Mother Goose were written to amuse his children. They include “Little Red Riding Hood,” “The Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Bluebeard,” modern versions of half-forgotten folk tales, which Perrault retold in a style that is simple and free from affectation.

What is Charles Perrault famous for?

Famous for his Mother Goose Tales (or Tales from Past Times), Charles Perrault was a writer as well as a statesman, whom Colbert put in charge of Louis XIV’s artistic and literary policy as the Secretary of the Petite Académie, established in 1663.

How many fairytales did Charles Perrault write?

Perrault wrote eight fairy tales. The collection of Mother Goose stories included “Cinderella; or, the Little Glass Slipper,” “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood,” “Little Thumb,” “The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots,” “Riquet of the Tuft,” “Bluebeard,” “The Fairies,” and “Little Red Riding-Hood.”

What happened in Cinderella by Charles Perrault?

Cinderella is a fairy tale written by Charles Perrault. This is a story about a poor girl’s passivity in the form of abuse that ends with a reward by a fairy godmother and wins a prince’s heart. It’s a gentle reminder to remain kind to everyone. Once upon a time, there was a nobleman who re-married.

Did Perrault wrote Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast is a fairy tale that has been adapted many times over the years. One of the most influential versions was written by Charles Perrault. In Perrault’s adaptation of the classic fairy tale, a poor merchant stumbles across a mysterious castle while lost in the woods.