| Full Name |
Alfred Jarry |
| Date of Birth |
08 September 1873 |
| Place of Birth |
Vannes, France |
| Date of Death |
01 November 1907 |
| Place of Death |
Paris, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
France |
| Education |
Lycée Henri-IV, Paris; École Normale Supérieure (did not graduate) |
| Profession |
Playwright, novelist, journalist, poet |
| Years of Activity |
Late 19th century - Early 20th century |
| Brief Information |
Alfred Jarry was a French symbolist writer best known for his play Ubu Roi (King Ubu). He is considered a precursor to the Theatre of the Absurd and Dadaism. His work often featured grotesque humor, social satire, and philosophical exploration. |